need some advice

hondatuner · 02-April-04, 03:20 PM

i recently burned out my processor wile trying to use a siver thermal compound. i found the reason to be that my heatsink is so hard to get cliped in to place. and i slid the compound over a good deal of the processor. compleating an electrical circuit. what can i do to prevent that on my next processor

Im_gumby · 02-April-04, 03:35 PM

Use the appropriate doseage of thermal compound or use non-conductive compound, such as Artic Silver Ceramique http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique.htm

The correct size of conductive compound as dispensed from applicator is the same as a single, uncooked grain of rice.

Here are instructions in depth: http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm

j-dogg · 02-April-04, 03:38 PM

Don't use lots of Silver next time, I started with Ceramique when I was a n00b, ceramique is good because you can dab lots of it on and not burn up, while with Arctic Silver you can't use too much, more than you're supposed to will actually make it run hotter, and you have to watch out because of electrical conductivity.

Cyno01 · 03-April-04, 06:28 PM

Waaay to much thermal compound on there buddy. It should be applied sparingly and scraped with a credit card or the like before placing the heatsink. With thermal compound less is more for achieving the best thermal transfer.

Dr3w · 05-April-04, 09:40 PM

you dont have to smear it all over, just abit on the chip in the middle and that will do it.

AltoNova1 · 05-April-04, 09:44 PM

if you want to see a video go here
it's from amd's website

hondatuner · 05-April-04, 10:27 PM

i know that....and by the way i used the ammount told to on the package i'm not that new to this

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr3w


	you dont have to smear it all over, just abit on the chip in the middle and that will do it.

lAnonymousl · 05-April-04, 11:07 PM

Are you even sure it was the TIM and not something else. Most good thermal greases are specifically made to not conduct electricity, especially a high-end product like Arctic Silver, because of their close proximity to electrical equipment.

i'm also not entirely sure.you were blaming the thermal grease.because it can be difficult.to read someone's post.when they type like this.am i dyslexic or just focking lazyÃ‚Â¿

KayinStorm · 05-April-04, 11:12 PM

Good point, Anon. But, AS3 and AS5 are conductive, tried them at work on some P1s, the effect was spectacular...

ZENNZZO · 06-April-04, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KayinStorm


	Good point, Anon. But, AS3 and AS5 are conductive, tried them at work on some P1s, the effect was spectacular...

BAD ADVICE>>>BAD ADVICE>>>warning warning...wooooooTwooooooT...
You didn't read the site or...
do this conductivity test...

Sparky · 06-April-04, 01:20 AM

mmm infinite or open......lazy eight......There are giants among us....and hes really really old...jk

02-April-04, 03:20 PM		#1 (permalink)
hondatuner Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	need some advice i recently burned out my processor wile trying to use a siver thermal compound. i found the reason to be that my heatsink is so hard to get cliped in to place. and i slid the compound over a good deal of the processor. compleating an electrical circuit. what can i do to prevent that on my next processor

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02-April-04, 03:35 PM		#2 (permalink)
Im_gumby Slightly Silly Moderator	Use the appropriate doseage of thermal compound or use non-conductive compound, such as Artic Silver Ceramique http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique.htm The correct size of conductive compound as dispensed from applicator is the same as a single, uncooked grain of rice. Here are instructions in depth: http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm

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j-dogg Mystical Schwinn Guru	Don't use lots of Silver next time, I started with Ceramique when I was a n00b, ceramique is good because you can dab lots of it on and not burn up, while with Arctic Silver you can't use too much, more than you're supposed to will actually make it run hotter, and you have to watch out because of electrical conductivity.

03-April-04, 06:28 PM		#4 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Waaay to much thermal compound on there buddy. It should be applied sparingly and scraped with a credit card or the like before placing the heatsink. With thermal compound less is more for achieving the best thermal transfer.

05-April-04, 09:40 PM		#5 (permalink)
Dr3w Apex Elite Expert Tech	you dont have to smear it all over, just abit on the chip in the middle and that will do it.

05-April-04, 09:44 PM		#6 (permalink)
AltoNova1 Apex Master Tech	if you want to see a video go here it's from amd's website

05-April-04, 11:07 PM		#8 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	Are you even sure it was the TIM and not something else. Most good thermal greases are specifically made to not conduct electricity, especially a high-end product like Arctic Silver, because of their close proximity to electrical equipment. i'm also not entirely sure.you were blaming the thermal grease.because it can be difficult.to read someone's post.when they type like this.am i dyslexic or just focking lazyÃ‚Â¿

05-April-04, 11:12 PM		#9 (permalink)
KayinStorm Apex Tech God	Good point, Anon. But, AS3 and AS5 are conductive, tried them at work on some P1s, the effect was spectacular...

06-April-04, 01:20 AM		#11 (permalink)
Sparky Apex Tech God	mmm infinite or open......lazy eight......There are giants among us....and hes really really old...jk