PC Processors

[andres_paiva]

What type of thermal paste do you recommend to use in a Ryzen 5 2400G?

Of metallic, ceramic or carbon type?

Thanks a lot again.

[misterj]

andres.paiva, my personal opinion:  I use Arctic Silver5.  I really think it makes little difference as long as you use a reputable company's.  Anantech site has a really good test of many, including liquid metal (Avoid!) down to tooth paste.  Except for the two extremes, very little difference.  Enjoy, John.

[andres_paiva]

Here in Argentina, in my town (Rosario city, in Santa Fe state) I can get a carbon paste that has no risk of electrical conductivity, the Arctic MX-4. Do not confuse with Arctic Silver, it's a different brand. The website of them looks professional, I suppose (search in Google "Arctic MX-4").

I think it's safer than the metallic type, especially for me, because I'm inexperienced and I can spill it on the sides.

What do you think?

[misterj]

andres.paiva, I think that will be fine.  There is a regular poster here who is a strong supporter - surprised not seeing a reply.  Thanks and enjoy, John.

[andres_paiva]

Thanks man.

[misterj]

You are very welcome, andres.paiva.  Enjoy, John.

[hardcoregames_]

andres.paiva wrote:

Here in Argentina, in my town (Rosario city, in Santa Fe state) I can get a carbon paste that has no risk of electrical conductivity, the Arctic MX-4. Do not confuse with Arctic Silver, it's a different brand. The website of them looks professional, I suppose (search in Google "Arctic MX-4").

I think it's safer than the metallic type, especially for me, because I'm inexperienced and I can spill it on the sides.

What do you think?

I use MX-4 and it does its job well. I use very small amounts for video cards and processors, 1/2 of a BB worth is more than enough.

[andres_paiva]

Thank you. 

PD: What is "BBS"?

[hardcoregames_]

typo, should be BB which is pretty small

[hardcoregames_]

misterj wrote:

andres.paiva, my personal opinion:  I use Arctic Silver5.  I really think it makes little difference as long as you use a reputable company's.  Anantech site has a really good test of many, including liquid metal (Avoid!) down to tooth paste.  Except for the two extremes, very little difference.  Enjoy, John.

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