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Old 10-20-08   #1 (permalink)
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So my HR-03 arrives tomorrow, and it comes with a PWN-IC heatsink like this: http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_pa...n/image020.jpg

Do I have to use a thermalpaste with that or do I just stick it right on?

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I believe it comes with a thermal pad/thermal tape on the heatsink.
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I believe it comes with a thermal pad/thermal tape on the heatsink.
You sure? On a review I just read they said that the PWN-IC needed thermalpaste... it doesn't stick on like the RAM ones it uses a push-pin thing...
I'm confused lol
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it should have some sort of thermal solution with it, be it a pad or paste. I would use OCZ freeze myself as its non-conductive/capacitative of electricity but conducts heat better than AS5.

If it has a thermal pad, I would 'erase' it with rubbing alcohol and use Freeze instead...
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If it doesnt come with any thermal pads (which it prety much should) I would put thermal paste on it.
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You sure? On a review I just read they said that the PWN-IC needed thermalpaste... it doesn't stick on like the RAM ones it uses a push-pin thing...
I'm confused lol
Thermalright is retarded imo if they don't include a thermal pad for the VRM heatsink. You can use the thermal pads that came on your stock heatsink, just cut them up so that they will fit under the VRM heatsink. I don't recommend using thermal paste for VRM's.

If you have to use thermal paste, make sure it's non-conductive.
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it should have some sort of thermal solution with it, be it a pad or paste. I would use OCZ freeze myself as its non-conductive/capacitative of electricity but conducts heat better than AS5.

If it has a thermal pad, I would 'erase' it with rubbing alcohol and use Freeze instead...
I got some Arctic MX-2, that should be fine right?
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pretty sure it has one included
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How will I know if it has a thermalpad on it or not?
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I got some Arctic MX-2, that should be fine right?
Yea. IIRC, it's non-conductive. But I would still use the thermal pads from your stock heatsink if thermalright is stupid enough not to include any.

It may seem like I'm overreacting, but that is an absolutely stupid and foolish business decision if they don't include a thermal pad. That would add so very little to the cost. Not including a thermal pad, some noob would probably goop on AS5(conductive) and end up killing their card.
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