Shelf Life of Arctic Silver
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Shelf Life of Arctic Silver
Hi,
I'm about to build a new PC, and unfortunately forgot to order some Arctic Silver 5. I have found some Arctic Silver II that was used a few years ago - could I use this again, or does it have a use by date? Is it worth getting some AS5 just for the performance benefit over AS II?
Thanks,
Jacob
I'm about to build a new PC, and unfortunately forgot to order some Arctic Silver 5. I have found some Arctic Silver II that was used a few years ago - could I use this again, or does it have a use by date? Is it worth getting some AS5 just for the performance benefit over AS II?
Thanks,
Jacob
if it was me personally, as long as it wasnt all dried out and was still in the tube i bought it in, i would use what ive got.
im actually about to build another system, and still have 2 tubes of AS5 from a system i built almost a year ago. and i will probably still use it instead of getting new stuff.
im actually about to build another system, and still have 2 tubes of AS5 from a system i built almost a year ago. and i will probably still use it instead of getting new stuff.
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You could always contact Nevin
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and get the info straight form the source.
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Interesting topic. I still have my old tube of Arctic Silver (1?).
The reasons I gave to myself not to use the old Arctic Silver were:
1. The old AS was designed for small contact like in the old CPU die,
2. The old AS was too liquid for my liking, and
3. Today CPU is much hotter (your Venice may be less hot, but still...)
And yeah.., probably more importantly, I like to get a new toy.
The reasons I gave to myself not to use the old Arctic Silver were:
1. The old AS was designed for small contact like in the old CPU die,
2. The old AS was too liquid for my liking, and
3. Today CPU is much hotter (your Venice may be less hot, but still...)
And yeah.., probably more importantly, I like to get a new toy.
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Go for it baby!! (you know you want to!!)ultraboy wrote:Interesting topic. I still have my old tube of Arctic Silver (1?).
The reasons I gave to myself not to use the old Arctic Silver:
And yeah.., probably more importantly, I like to get a new toy.
I read elsewhere that others change generic standard paste approximately every year (apparently turns to a powder?) and quality thermal interface material (Artic Silver, etc.) about every three years.
True?
(do others think it is also accurate that unused - i. e. not exposed to on off heat cycles probably has a much more extended storage life span?)
True?
(do others think it is also accurate that unused - i. e. not exposed to on off heat cycles probably has a much more extended storage life span?)
I've been using the same tube for several years withut noticeable detriment. MIght a new tube of AS5 make a 0.2C difference? Maybe but you'll never be able to exactly replicate every other test condition to isolate to the thermal goop. According to at least one source you might as well use toothpaste!
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