Which heat sink compound to buy?

CapriAnupam

Adept
Until now, I used to get the thermal paste in a small plastic bottle for Rs 10/- from a computer shop. It served me well.

But, I don't often require it, and it gets hard very quickly. And when I need one, I have to quite far as there are no computer shops near me who keep thermal paste with them.

I do not need thermal paste often though... I do not change thermal paste regularly for my running desktops, as I do not want to disturb it if the CPU is running nicely without any heat issues.

So, should I go for a pricey and quality heat sink compound like Arctic Silver which I think lasts for several years? Or, should I just buy the cheap thermal paste when I need one?

Suggestions please.

I do need one now, as I have an old motherboard that is not booting up, and I want to change the CPU to see if CPU is dead.
 

SunnyBoi

Branch Manager
Patron
Buy a small tube of Arctic MX-4. It will last for about 5-6 years once used, if stored in a cold and dark place. There will be a significant temp drop compared to cheap paste and MX-4 will last much much longer before you need to reapply it.
 

Silent47Assassin

Disciple
Arctic MX4 is a really good paste. I have recently used Noctua NT-H1 which came bundled with my cooler and that also seems pretty decent. Don't get metal based paste like Arctic silver as they are electrically conductive and can damage your socket/cpu if it spills even slightly.
 

blitzkrieg811

Disciple
What is everyone's opinion on the cheap ass compound that you can find in local shops?
 

CapriAnupam

Adept
Thank you guys, I will go for Arctic MX-4. I was going to ask about Arctic Silver, but my query was already answered :). Appreciate the help.
 

Mr.J

Skilled
Rockfella said:

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Only 700? It used to be around 1.5-2k when I last checked.
 

burntwingzZz

Adept
gelid extreme on amazon

just using this thread , do we get thermal pads with high thermal conductivity in india or thermal pads in general ?
 

CapriAnupam

Adept
I will also need Iso Propyl Alcohol to clean the CPU surface. Found these options, all free delivery and fulfilled by Amazon. I can also use it to disinfect my mobile phone.

Aptechdeals IPA Iso-Propyl Alcohol 99.9% [(CH3)2-CH-OH] CAS: 67-63-0, 250ml: Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific

Aptechdeals IPA Iso-Propyl Alcohol 99.9% [(CH3)2-CH-OH] CAS: 67-63-0, 250ml: Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific
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Seems good considering the quantity and price.

ISO PROPYL ALCOHOL 99% Pure [(CH3)2-CH-OH] CAS: 67-63-0 (250ml): Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific

ISO PROPYL ALCOHOL 99% Pure [(CH3)2-CH-OH] CAS: 67-63-0 (250ml): Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific
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Don't know why this one is costlier than above. Any advantage in buying this one?

Then there is just the 100 ml one... but more is better, right?


Which one to go for?
 

Chhotu uttam

Disciple
CapriAnupam said:
I will also need Iso Propyl Alcohol to clean the CPU surface. Found these options, all free delivery and fulfilled by Amazon. I can also use it to disinfect my mobile phone.

Aptechdeals IPA Iso-Propyl Alcohol 99.9% [(CH3)2-CH-OH] CAS: 67-63-0, 250ml: Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific

Aptechdeals IPA Iso-Propyl Alcohol 99.9% [(CH3)2-CH-OH] CAS: 67-63-0, 250ml: Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific
www.amazon.in

Seems good considering the quantity and price.

ISO PROPYL ALCOHOL 99% Pure [(CH3)2-CH-OH] CAS: 67-63-0 (250ml): Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific

ISO PROPYL ALCOHOL 99% Pure [(CH3)2-CH-OH] CAS: 67-63-0 (250ml): Amazon.in: Industrial & Scientific
www.amazon.in

Don't know why this one is costlier than above. Any advantage in buying this one?

Then there is just the 100 ml one... but more is better, right?


Which one to go for?
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You can get 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol from your nearest medical shop. There is no different between the generic and branded ones.
 

Silent47Assassin

Disciple
Chhotu uttam said:
You can get 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol from your nearest medical shop. There is no different between the generic and branded ones.
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I agree with this. Also bulk purchase is not a good idea as even with a tightly sealed bottle, it tends to evaporate over time.
 

Rockfella

Nitrate killer!
Staff member
Patron
Chhotu uttam said:
You can get 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol from your nearest medical shop. There is no different between the generic and branded ones.
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I think there is. The local ones don't have much alcohol ... because they don't evaporate .. I think deos have more alcohol these days ... just the way things are .... this is NCR story. Things might be diff where you are. I bought one in Goa and it was really strong smelling typical one.
 

Chhotu uttam

Disciple
Rockfella said:
I think there is. The local ones don't have much alcohol ... because they don't evaporate .. I think deos have more alcohol these days ... just the way things are .... this is NCR story. Things might be diff where you are. I bought one in Goa and it was really strong smelling typical one.
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You can get multiple types of Isopropyl Alcohol over the counter, ranging from 40%-99.9% ones. The 'medical grade' ones are usually 70% alcohol that might be a reason. But usually they have labels indicating the alcohol content.
 

CapriAnupam

Adept
I inquired in so many medical shops around my area, and none of them have Iso Propyl Alcohol. That's why I am asking here. It seems like there might be some restriction on selling the product here... don't know. Some of them don't even know what the product is... you ask them the name, and they are like... what? Shame.

Same with many computer shops... they don't have knowledge about the latest products or sometimes the terminology. Years ago, I had to buy internal HDD for my PC, and he wasn't aware of the latest hard drive from Seagate with 7200 RPM. I had to show him on the website.
 

burntwingzZz

Adept
CapriAnupam said:
I inquired in so many medical shops around my area, and none of them have Iso Propyl Alcohol. That's why I am asking here. It seems like there might be some restriction on selling the product here... don't know. Some of them don't even know what the product is... you ask them the name, and they are like... what? Shame.

Same with many computer shops... they don't have knowledge about the latest products or sometimes the terminology. Years ago, I had to buy internal HDD for my PC, and he wasn't aware of the latest hard drive from Seagate with 7200 RPM. I had to show him on the website.
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the medical shop isopropyl has different concentration , we require 99.9 % please do note that.
 

Mr.J

Skilled
CapriAnupam said:
I inquired in so many medical shops around my area, and none of them have Iso Propyl Alcohol. That's why I am asking here. It seems like there might be some restriction on selling the product here... don't know. Some of them don't even know what the product is... you ask them the name, and they are like... what? Shame.

Same with many computer shops... they don't have knowledge about the latest products or sometimes the terminology. Years ago, I had to buy internal HDD for my PC, and he wasn't aware of the latest hard drive from Seagate with 7200 RPM. I had to show him on the website.
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It is not flipkart assured though. For some reason none of the IPA was assured by flipkart. I guess same is with amazon.
 

sbhas2k

Adept
I got it from toolworld.in

Op can try there
 

tumula

Disciple
IPA is available at electronics (components selling) shops at cheaper price. I bought 500ml for Rs.170/- (Hyderabad).