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Anyone know where to get thermal pads to replace those found on retail HSFs? AMD's site makes some mention of them. I've never seen one. Are they out there?
Groltz said:Thermal pads are a poor substitute for quality thermal grease. They don't have nearly the heat transfer ability.
A large syringe of Arctic Silver 3 is enough to do dozens of CPU's and you could be reassured that you are getting the best possible heat transfer from CPU-to-heatsink. AS3 is also very easy to apply and clean-up.
That being said, if I absolutely had to use a thermal pad on something I would use the ones that Gary sells.
Unfortunately he seems to be out of stock at the moment.
time said:Groltz, that's just complete and utter BS. Phase change thermal pads are at least as good as any paste. AMD strongly recommends them, for a variety of reasons.
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