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    I personally dont think so, im more concerned with the amount of air im getting to my CPU and the quality of my HS rather than whatever minimal improvment i can get from temps by buying market leading TIM's when im overclocking, to me it makes more of a difference and thus is much more of a concern.

    I view AS and all other brand name TIM's as something of an indulgence, good at what they do, but ultimatley not that much better than the el-cheapo (even the free included pastes - which of those ive used have been excellent) competition to actually warrant buying it. Afterall is it really worth spending the additional money on AS5 to knock off 2-3C's on the CPU temp, when i coudl spend the same amount of money on an 80m Vantec Tornado and knock much, much more off.

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    This makes sense if you are on a budget. It also makes sense if one doesn’t want to over pay, if that is what the user believes to the case.

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    I always was tight fisted bar-stool

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    If you're really interseted look into this link then tell me what you all think!
    http://thecrucible.ca/reviews/thermal/index.php

    I've been using the RadioShack stuff for 3 years on a number of CPUs.

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    Originally posted by bonz_dragon
    If you're really interseted look into this link then tell me what you all think!
    http://thecrucible.ca/reviews/thermal/index.php
    straight forward analysis with a good variety of components. it has reinforced my personal choice of Radio Shack's product and educated me on some new brands. i may follow up with the ceramic polysynthetic pastes. thx for the post

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    CERAMIQUE

    That's all you need to know.

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    Originally posted by rusty4x4
    CERAMIQUE

    That's all you need to know.
    Did you even read the link?

    I'll stick with the Shack stuff that I can get very readily for a fair price. It's been very reliable for me over the yrs.

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    "i may follow up with the ceramic polysynthetic pastes."

    He was interested in the ceramics, so I provided the pointer. If Radio Shack works for you, good.

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