IC7 Application help. - Overclock.net

cs_maan · 07-06-09

Hey guys, I just bought some IC7 not too long ago from Petra's (got a hand written thank you note with it

) but anyway...

I've been having issues properly applying this stuff, I've tried 3 different reseatings so far and finally got somewhat decent temps on the third. The problem is when I put the rice sized grain on the CPU and let Megatron squish it out..it doesn't it makes a big blob in the middle.

The second time I applied more, so pea sized, in the middle, and it just made a bigger clump in the middle without any good spreading. Both the first and second times yielded idling temps at stock speeds of around 37C and above, compared to the 32-33 I got with AS5. (Load was around 48C with IC7 and 42-43 with AS5)

So the third time I decided I'll put two rice grains about 1/2" away from each other, and this method yielded better temps I guess..BUT they fluctuate too much, one second it will be 33 then the next it will be 36, then back down to 34...etc. Load temps dropped to 46C after a couple hours of P95 but this is still not satisfactory.

What would you guys recommend I try for properly mounting this stuff, I even tried using a latex glove to spread it but that was an epic fail because all the TIM just got stuck on the glove lol.

Also one more question...to anybody who uses this...did it stain your CPU?

Thanks in advance to all responses

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**scottath** · 07-06-09

Sorry i cannot help - but i have 2 sticks in the mail atm of the IC7....

interested in your results

tdesbien31 · 07-06-09

the best way to apply TIM:

YouTube - How do you apply Artic Silver 5 ?

cs_maan · 07-06-09

AS5 spreads way differently than this though, as I mentioned earlier, a rice grain of AS5 spreads out almost entirely over my CPU...whereas the same amount of IC7 just clumps up in the middle...AND I did mention that this stuff likes to stick on these plastic/latex surfaces which voids out the above method.

I do thank you though for your input though.

Bear · 07-06-09

found a few things that might help you out..

i found this on another forum

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The manufacturer’s instructions states that you should apply a thin coat of IC7 on the IHS, but that is easier said than done. It tends to peel off leaving holes in the coat as you apply it. The place I bought it from suggests you should heat up the syringe before using it, but problem is, as soon as you place it on the IHS it cools down again. So I also had to heat up the CPU/IHS (using a hot halogen lamp), and I'm guessing the IHS temp was around 45-50�C when I finally was successful applying it. The instructions also states you should allow the coat to cure for 10-15min before mounting the cooler, which is ok, but it increases the risk of dust particles sticking to the coat, just something to keep in mind.

and application instructions from the ic7 website
http://innovationcooling.com/applica...structions.htm

cs_maan · 07-06-09

Thanks I'll keep this in mind next time I attempt reseating. I tried warming up the syringe but that was fail lol.

Whats a halogen lamp though? Where can I get one to try this?

rpgman1 · 07-06-09

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Originally Posted by cs_maan

Thanks I'll keep this in mind next time I attempt reseating. I tried warming up the syringe but that was fail lol.

Whats a halogen lamp though? Where can I get one to try this?

Halogen lights are most commoly used in the headlights of vehicles.

Bear · 07-06-09

you can get a small halogen work light at home depot or lowes...

Petra's says that Warming the Thermal compound syringe in a cup of hot water for several minutes will enhance application.

Drivr3g · 07-06-09

Try using the dot method, do three rows of three dots.
that's how i did it with OCZ freeze and it worked great.

cs_maan · 07-06-09

Hmm will probably try this method first, as it seems the easiest

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