YesBuy.net has 2-Pack Arctic Silver 5 (3.5 gram) on sale for $10 with free shipping. The Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound can lower core temperatures by about 3 to 12 degrees. [Specs]
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#1
FrankUnion1096 - Posted 1:56 pm PDT 03/9/09 (20 Posts)
Bah! I paid $9 for one tube from Micro Center about 3 months ago. A word of warning though, my first tube lasted me about 12 years and probably 15-20 computer builds. A 2 pack will probably last you the rest of your life!
#2
shaka999 - Posted 2:02 pm PDT 03/9/09 (156 Posts)
I wonder if the newer stuff is much better. I'm still using a 12 year-old tube.
#3
V0RT3X - Posted 2:07 pm PDT 03/9/09 (175 Posts)
#2, For $10 why don't you just buy the newer stuff and stop worrying? I'm sure in 12 year the technology has improved.
#4
milf_hunter - Posted 2:22 pm PDT 03/9/09 (2891 Posts)
Yes, I'm sure lube technology has vastly improved in 12 years. Just ask #5.
#5
Crash And Burn - Posted 2:24 pm PDT 03/9/09 (2031 Posts)
Preparation H is cheaper... Your sphincter won't miss the silver, but your artistry may be less appreciated.
#6
Towncivilian - Posted 2:25 pm PDT 03/9/09 (1135 Posts)
Come on Ben, this thing will never fit in my arm.
#7
sggoodman - Posted 2:35 pm PDT 03/9/09 (93 Posts)
Great stuff. But who needs a 2 pack?
#8
doomed - Posted 3:13 pm PDT 03/9/09 (710 Posts)
Just go easy on the stuff.. A little goes a long way.
I have seen pc's that the user caked the entire cpu with this stuff. Not just the core but the entire chip.
I have seen pc's that the user caked the entire cpu with this stuff. Not just the core but the entire chip.
#9
Chrisman - Posted 3:43 pm PDT 03/9/09 (2575 Posts)
That was the first computer I ever built...sorry, my bad.
#10
SAMSAMHA - Posted 3:49 pm PDT 03/9/09 (180 Posts)
it's sually selling somewhere like 5~6 ish from time to time.
#11
mitda - Posted 4:21 pm PDT 03/9/09 (880 Posts)
Don't pay more for name-brand thermal compound. It doesn't do shit. This is for suckers.
#12
salbee - Posted 4:38 pm PDT 03/9/09 (12 Posts)
Reduces temperatures 3-12 degrees? Goodbye global warming!
#13
farsidius - Posted 4:46 pm PDT 03/9/09 (83 Posts)
Every builder needs a few tubes...
#14
moeron - Posted 4:56 pm PDT 03/9/09 (268 Posts)
i ordered one of these last fall from yesbuy. the product works fine...no issues so far. the only complaint is about how long it took me to get this. the shipping was free but it took nearly 3 weeks to get it.
#15
oxtail - Posted 5:19 pm PDT 03/9/09 (13 Posts)
hey is free shipping can't complain
#16
me2 - Posted 5:26 pm PDT 03/9/09 (508 Posts)
It's not Columbian Gold? Bah!
#17
dealhunter24 - Posted 5:48 pm PDT 03/9/09 (80 Posts)
12 degree reduction sounds like exageration
#18
yellowbal - Posted 5:54 pm PDT 03/9/09 (130 Posts)
The heatsink I bought came with thermal compound. It works fine, I idle at around 26C, load at 35C. PhenomII quad @ 3ghz
#19
sethook - Posted 6:19 pm PDT 03/9/09 (1163 Posts)
Go down to Radio Shack and get a tube of their generac compound. Works just fine and the only thing you lose is your namebrand fanboy status.
#20
RKLE - Posted 9:02 pm PDT 03/9/09 (6339 Posts)
Radio Shack stays in business due to items like this and their cables.
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