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Old 02-15-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default Worth it to use aftermarket paste?
I have a Diamond 3870, and while it stays pretty cool, I am wondering if I replaced the paste with Tuniq TX-2 that it would lower even further.

Has anyone tried this?
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Most likely it would help. Manufacturer tend to glob on the paste to be sure.
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I have a Diamond 3870, and while it stays pretty cool, I am wondering if I replaced the paste with Tuniq TX-2 that it would lower even further.

Has anyone tried this?
The response you are probably going to receive is yes, but what temps are you getting currently?
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in all my builds i've never used the given TIM. i've used AS5 as long as i can remeber but i've used shin etsu and that tuniq MX2 as well. right now i'm using it on my h03 vid card cooler. i lapped my HS though but it only dropped 2c. clean off theold tim and apply the tuniq you never know there could be a diff. in temp
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The response you are probably going to receive is yes, but what temps are you getting currently?
Stock clocked, 45C idle/65C load while playing crysis.
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You'd probably shave off a degree or 2 but it's hardly worth the effort with those temps.
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