Sage-Tips

How often do you need to replace liquid metal thermal paste?

Generally the thermal paste lasts at least 5 years, sometimes up to 10. In the normal run of things people have replaced their CPU/GPU (or even the entire computer) long before that happens.

Do you have to apply thermal paste every time?

In most cases, you shouldn’t need to reapply more than once every few years, though you should replace your paste if you remove your cooler for any reason. You may also want to consider reapplying thermal paste if you find your CPU temperatures are climbing.

Can you use liquid metal as thermal paste?

Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Thermal Paste Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut is a liquid metal thermal compound based on a eutectic alloy. Our special mixture of metals like tin, gallium and indium, Conductonaut excels with a very high thermal conductivity.

How do you apply thermal paste?

One of the most common methods used is often referred to as the “line method”. This is exactly as it sounds. Apply a thin line of thermal paste directly down the center of the IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader) and then allow the pressure of the CPU cooler to spread the paste as you secure it.

Can you reuse liquid metal?

It IS electrically conductive, one of the major reasons it is not recommended for use with a cpu cooler, all it takes is the slightest excess to wick down the side of the cpu and into the socket, and you’ll be replacing both.

Is it OK to reuse thermal paste?

Thermal paste “can” be reused in the sense that reseating the heat sink without applying new thermal paste will still provide sufficient heat transfer to prevent damage. It’s not the best idea, but it will do in a pinch. If you’re not overclocking, it won’t be the end of the world.

Is it okay to leave thermal paste on CPU?

It could have dried or got dust on it. It shouldn’t kill your processor but you may loose cooling performance.

Which is better thermal paste or liquid metal?

Liquid metal provides up to 73 W/(mK) thermal conductivity which is much higher than the 0.5-12.5 W/(mK) thermal conductivity provided by conventional thermal pastes. Thermal paste isn’t as good a conductor of heat as liquid metal. Liquid metal is always electrically conductive which can lead to problems down the line.

Is Liquid Metal good for cooling?

Liquid Metal Compound LM Good thermal paste can have a profound impact on your performance, because it will allow your processor to transfer more of its waste heat to your cooler, keeping your processor running cool. Choosing the best thermal paste is also important if you plan on overclocking your rig to its fullest.

How do you apply thermal paste to a CPU?

Apply thermal paste onto the center of the CPU’s IHS. ( If you already have thermal paste pre-applied on your cooler, you can skip this step .) You only need to apply a small amount — roughly the size of a grain of rice or a pea — onto the center of the integrated heat spreader. Install CPU cooler.

Is capacitive thermal paste bad for You?

Capacitive is not necessarily a bad thing, it merely means it may store some electrical energy. Given the other ingredients in the thermal paste, the charge will have nowhere to go. Easier to apply – the pastes are more viscous than liquid metal so adding a pea-sized amount to the center of your CPU/GPU is pretty easy.

What is the difference between thermal paste and liquid metal?

Given the other ingredients in the thermal paste, the charge will have nowhere to go. Easier to apply – the pastes are more viscous than liquid metal so adding a pea-sized amount to the center of your CPU/GPU is pretty easy. Has lesser thermal conductivity (measured in W/mk) Compatible with aluminum heatsinks and any application

Will Intel ever switch to liquid metal?

We are not seeking for Intel to switch to liquid metal – mostly because that’s logistically insane and completely unsustainable – but we do ask that Intel considers alternatives somewhere between the current thermal paste and our Conductonaut Thermal Grizzly solution.