when to re-apply thermal paste for CPU heastink Arctic Freeezer 64

bcprowor · 14th August 2005, 12:21 PM

ok
i have my new system build for about 3 weeks now
does the thermal paste for the arctic freezer 64 need to be reapplied again? if so, when?
i usually run my PC on daily for about 6-8 hrs per day.

whisp · 14th August 2005, 12:38 PM

every 6 months is fair depending on how much u use it and what tasks your performing, honestly i know servers that have run for longer than 3 years with the same shitty thermal paste when it was bought.

If your 24/7 6 months is good, if ur general use 12 hours a day or less then every 12 months should be fine; also make sure u give ur fans and heatsinks a good clean ur computer will thankyou.

bcprowor · 14th August 2005, 1:25 PM

also one note
my PC is currently overclocked from a 1.8 to 2.4 (3000+ Venice), does this affect how long i should re-apply also ?

CaeSiuM-X · 14th August 2005, 3:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcprowor

also one note
my PC is currently overclocked from a 1.8 to 2.4 (3000+ Venice), does this affect how long i should re-apply also ?

shouldn't affect it at all, the thermal paste is made so it can be left for a certain period of time which wouldn't be weeks or months (imho) but replacing \ cleaning out the case every year is essential (imho)

dafidav · 14th August 2005, 4:13 PM

i reapply paste to my hsf for the cpu and vga every 6months

and a good clean for my pc every year, good being taking about motherboard tray blowing dust, cleaning fan blades, cleaning heatsinks

bcprowor · 14th August 2005, 4:30 PM

ok thanks dudes for the advice

SnooP-WiggleS · 14th August 2005, 5:00 PM

don't bother, a-c thermal paste lasts for 8 years before reapplication is needed.
(from)
http://www.hdaudiovisual.com.au/pc/mx1.htm

As far as graphics card it depends on what thermal paste/pad it is.

bcprowor · 14th August 2005, 5:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snoop_wiggles

don't bother, a-c thermal paste lasts for 8 years before reapplication is needed.
(from)
http://www.hdaudiovisual.com.au/pc/mx1.htm

As far as graphics card it depends on what thermal paste/pad it is.

8 yrs that crazyness!
graphics card, i dont think i'll be looking into that, using stock cooler on the 6600GT

GreasyBear · 14th August 2005, 5:57 PM

Stay away from thermal pads, over time they break up and go crumbly, not good

ChrisH · 15th August 2005, 7:45 PM

You should upgrade before you have to change thermal paste.

|einad · 15th August 2005, 8:12 PM

Just what I was about to say weet di

14th August 2005, 12:21 PM	#1
bcprowor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: syd.nsw.au Posts: 734	when to re-apply thermal paste for CPU heastink Arctic Freeezer 64 ok i have my new system build for about 3 weeks now does the thermal paste for the arctic freezer 64 need to be reapplied again? if so, when? i usually run my PC on daily for about 6-8 hrs per day. __________________ System: DELL XPS 1530, , , AMD 64 3000+ Venice (Week 20) @ 2.4ghz- Arctic Freezer 64, DFI nF4 Ultra D, OCZ 3200 Gold BH-5 2-2-2-5 @ 220mhz, Seagate 200GB SATA + 160GB IDE, 6600GT, Antec TX1050B+Smartpower 500W PSU(3x80MM+120MM Case Fans) Recent Trades: lonewolf77, Successful Trades: [AOB] Tommo, aalu, Parker Pete, JWN

14th August 2005, 12:38 PM	#2
whisp (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 410	every 6 months is fair depending on how much u use it and what tasks your performing, honestly i know servers that have run for longer than 3 years with the same shitty thermal paste when it was bought. If your 24/7 6 months is good, if ur general use 12 hours a day or less then every 12 months should be fine; also make sure u give ur fans and heatsinks a good clean ur computer will thankyou. Last edited by whisp; 14th August 2005 at 12:42 PM.

14th August 2005, 1:25 PM	#3
bcprowor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: syd.nsw.au Posts: 734	also one note my PC is currently overclocked from a 1.8 to 2.4 (3000+ Venice), does this affect how long i should re-apply also ? __________________ System: DELL XPS 1530, , , AMD 64 3000+ Venice (Week 20) @ 2.4ghz- Arctic Freezer 64, DFI nF4 Ultra D, OCZ 3200 Gold BH-5 2-2-2-5 @ 220mhz, Seagate 200GB SATA + 160GB IDE, 6600GT, Antec TX1050B+Smartpower 500W PSU(3x80MM+120MM Case Fans) Recent Trades: lonewolf77, Successful Trades: [AOB] Tommo, aalu, Parker Pete, JWN

14th August 2005, 4:13 PM	#5
dafidav Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bankstown, NSW Posts: 2,160	i reapply paste to my hsf for the cpu and vga every 6months and a good clean for my pc every year, good being taking about motherboard tray blowing dust, cleaning fan blades, cleaning heatsinks __________________ David

14th August 2005, 4:30 PM	#6
bcprowor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: syd.nsw.au Posts: 734	ok thanks dudes for the advice __________________ System: DELL XPS 1530, , , AMD 64 3000+ Venice (Week 20) @ 2.4ghz- Arctic Freezer 64, DFI nF4 Ultra D, OCZ 3200 Gold BH-5 2-2-2-5 @ 220mhz, Seagate 200GB SATA + 160GB IDE, 6600GT, Antec TX1050B+Smartpower 500W PSU(3x80MM+120MM Case Fans) Recent Trades: lonewolf77, Successful Trades: [AOB] Tommo, aalu, Parker Pete, JWN

14th August 2005, 5:00 PM	#7
SnooP-WiggleS Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ballarat, Victoria Posts: 2,662	don't bother, a-c thermal paste lasts for 8 years before reapplication is needed. (from) http://www.hdaudiovisual.com.au/pc/mx1.htm As far as graphics card it depends on what thermal paste/pad it is. __________________ RIG - CPU: I5 2500k @ 4.3ghz \| RAM: 8GB 1600 \| MOBO: ASUS P67 \| GC: ATI 5850 \| HD: 4tb \| Audio: m-audio delta 1010lt -> USB DAC -> Head Direct Re0 \| Case: Antec Sonata 3 PSU watts and Rails calculator OCAU WIKI's - heres what i've added, what can you add? The OCAU PSU wiki. Video Card wiki. Quiet PC

14th August 2005, 5:57 PM	#9
GreasyBear Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sydbourne Posts: 3,150	Stay away from thermal pads, over time they break up and go crumbly, not good __________________ www.kenlolwell.com Last edited by GreasyBear; 14th August 2005 at 5:57 PM.

15th August 2005, 7:45 PM	#10
ChrisH Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,154	You should upgrade before you have to change thermal paste.

15th August 2005, 8:12 PM	#11
\|einad Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Adelaide Posts: 356	Just what I was about to say weet di