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Arctic Silver 5 AS5-3.5G Thermal Paste,Black, Grey

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About this item

  • Thermally enhanced ceramic particles
  • 3 unique shapes and sizes of pure silver particles
  • Ensures best physical contact between the heatsink and CPU core
  • Will not separate, run, migrate or bleed
  • 3.5g
  • 99.9% pure micronized silver
  • Will not separate, run, migrate or bleed
  • Thermal conductance: >350 000W/m2 degreesC (0.001 inch layer)
  • Easy to apply and remove


The Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver Thermal Compound Enhances The Compound'S Performance And Long-Term Stability. Arctic Silver 5 Uses Three Unique Shapes And Sizes Of Pure Silver Particles To Maximize Particle-To-Particle Contact Area And Thermal Transfer. Arctic Silver 5 Will Not Separate, Run, Migrate Or Bleed.


Robert
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
Worked, but I definitely prefer Corsair’s paste. Similarly priced and just seems higher quality. Definitely up to the individual though.
Terry
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
Worked as expected and served me well
Michael D Potter
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
This was the perfect amount of thermal paste for my PS3.
Cross
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
Seems to work well. Its thermal paste afterall...
Dillon
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2023
I recently had the pleasure of using Arctic Silver thermal paste for my computer build, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in every way. This incredible product has proven to be a game-changer when it comes to maintaining optimum temperatures for my processor.Arctic Silver's thermal paste boasts exceptional thermal conductivity, which ensures efficient heat transfer between the CPU and the heatsink. This quality is crucial in preventing overheating, as it effectively dissipates heat, keeping the processor cool even under heavy loads. I noticed a noticeable decrease in temperature compared to my previous thermal paste, resulting in improved system stability and longevity.One aspect that truly impressed me was the ease of application. The syringe-style packaging allows for precise and controlled application, ensuring that the paste is evenly spread across the processor surface. It also comes with clear and detailed instructions, making the entire process hassle-free, even for beginners. Additionally, the paste's non-conductive properties guarantee that it won't cause any accidental short circuits, providing peace of mind during installation.Arctic Silver thermal paste exhibits excellent longevity. Unlike some other thermal pastes that tend to dry out or degrade over time, this product maintains its effectiveness for an extended period. This means less maintenance and reapplication, saving both time and money in the long run, as Arctic Thermal Paste is made with the best compound to keep your processor cool for a long time!Another significant advantage of Arctic Silver is its compatibility with a wide range of processors and heatsinks. Whether you have an Intel or AMD CPU, or you're using an aftermarket cooler, this thermal paste is designed to work flawlessly across various platforms, ensuring a seamless fit.In conclusion, Arctic Silver thermal paste is a must-have for any computer enthusiast or professional builder seeking superior thermal performance. Its remarkable thermal conductivity, ease of application, longevity, and compatibility make it an exceptional choice. I highly recommend Arctic Silver to anyone in need of reliable thermal management for their CPU.
Sinan
Reviewed in Turkey on September 6, 2022
ürün gayet kaliteli, ortalama bir termal macuna göre işlemci ve ekran kartı sıcaklığını 3-5 derece olumlu fark ettiriyor
Chia YK
Reviewed in Singapore on August 23, 2020
Prompt delivery! Item as described
⚡ Pushpendra Singh Patel ⚡
Reviewed in India on December 7, 2018
Arctic Silver- Age old name & professionals choice for any high end machine. Had its name in mind since years. So when the need came ordered one.Product comes in open poly packaging. There is neither any blister pack nor any seal. Appears like product is imported in bulk & then sold in loose packaging. Only a Zip lock poly bag with a syringe containing 3.5 AS5 compund.But it appears genuine & performs well.*******PROS*******1. Its old & trusted name in thermal paste world2. Will bring down temperatures by 10-20 degrees. More important is system will be stable under load & run for longer durations at higher frequencies.3. Qty is also good. If applied in right qty without wastage, it may last for approx 4-5 repaste jobs, on cpu & gpu.*******CONS*******Only con being, though not electrically conductive its slightly capacitive, and if not applied carefully, will spread outside to small components on die & create trouble.**********************USAGE SCENARIO**********************I used it in my old Dell XPS L502x & Inspiron 15R (all stats are wrt xps one), to replace stock thermal paste on CPU & GPU.CPU throttling due to excess core temperatures 95 Deg + on load. On even small load, it shooted up to 100 & then throttling will occur.High temp were due to dust accumulation on vents, fin & old expired thermal paste.***********HOW TO***********1. Using cleaning solution (eg isopropyl alcohol available at chemist shop) & swab, clean out old paste. Be careful. Clean dies to mirror finish.2. On square die, apply a drop. Neither too big, nor too small. Will depend on die size & your guess. On rectangular die, apply a line. When heatsink is pressed on to die, due to pressure it auto spreads consistently. Its preferred method, i did not go for spread method as it may sometimes leave air bubbles which is a no go.*pic attached with illustration on square/rectangular die & real application on rectangular die**************************BEFORE APPLICATION**************************Cold boot, no apps running, core temp was 63 Deg, CPU at 800mhzOn full load via prime 95After 2 min 95 deg & cpu at 1700mhzAfter 5 mins 95 deg & cpu at 1500mhzAfter 15 mins 95 deg & cpu at 1100mhzFan: at full rpm, continuously whirring.************************AFTER APPLICATION************************Cold boot, no apps running, after 15 mins core temp was 50 Deg, CPU at 2400mhzOn full load via prime 95After 2 min 79 deg & cpu at 2900mhzAfter 5 mins 82 deg & cpu at 2700mhzAfter 15 mins 82 deg & cpu at 2600mhzFan: less noise and triggers less. Very lesso n high rpmSo it appears like, huge difference in performance & power saving!! Its been a few days after application, n laptop seems to run cool & there is visible boost in performace on load.******************FINAL VERDICT******************So getting AS5 was not a bad investment! You can surely go for it. Just be careful in its application as though not electrically conductive, its capacitive & if not used in desired qty may spread out to small components on die & create trouble.Also be patient after application as it takes around 200 hours to cure or to reach its full capacity. Thats burn in time for AS5.
Robert Bevilacqua
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016
The previous reviews and five star rating from over 3,000+ people speak for itself. My 2009 Macbook Pro was no longer displaying anything on the screen, and the logic board was the culprit. Over many heating and cooling cycles, the soldering joints holding things together develop fractures. This resulted in my fans kicking on hard almost constantly for about a year prior to failure. If your logic board has failed, go to your favorite search engine and look up "baking logic board" and you'll get a ton of information on how to go about trying a last ditch effort to resurrect your computer/laptop.1. Remove your heat sink/cooler and clean thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol (I used 70% alcohol and it seems to work just fine). You'll also want to thoroughly clean your CPU and the immediate surrounding area of old thermal compound. Old compound can crack and become hard, so try not to spread it too far from where it was previously. When the alcohol hits the old compound, it'll thin out and become a huge mess, so try and contain it! Once you think you have everything clean, clean it again, and possibly another time. You want to make sure you have a 100% oil free and clean surface on both the CPU and heatsink. When you think it's clean enough, give it a wipe with a clean microfiber or coffee filter.2. Apply thermal paste is one of the most subjective things about it. How much, what shape, whether or not to spread it across the CPU, etc. The size of the CPU on a Macbook Pro is relatively small and I put a the equivalent of a swollen grain of rice dead center of the CPU. If you've ever played with silica gel balls, it was about that size. I didn't spread it with a credit card or do anything other than apply in the center. When you spread it out over the top of the CPU you run the risk of getting air bubbles, gaps in coverage, and spillover. Many videos will suggest different things, but I thing a circular dot in the middle provides your best coverage. It's difficult to get it right, and I had to do it twice the first time, but haven't had any issues since.3. Install the heatsink evenly and in one movement, DO NOT lift it once it touches the compound as that'll result in bubbles/gaps. Once in place begin tightening everything down evenly and put the rest of your computer back together.4. Once everything is together, run your computer through multiple heating and cooling cycles to "age" the compound and have it seat properly. This will ensure you get an even bond between the heatsink and CPU for maximum thermal transfer from the CPU to the heatsink.It took me two tries to get the correct amount right, but since then I've been running with these paste on for almost eight months and have seen no issues. The fans rarely kick on hard, and if they do it is under a lot of load. I wish I picked this up as soon as I noticed my fans constantly running as it could have saved my logic board from failure.
James
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2016
Despite building various computers and working on others, this the first time I have reviewed thermal paste.I have always believed that when it comes to certain PC components, there is no point in buying cheap as you will always end up having to replace it sooner; thermal paste is one of them.If you don't know, thermal paste is used to create a thermally fused bridge between a chip such as a CPU with a heat sink; this is done to ensure as much heat can be dissipated from the chip as quickly as possible. Why? Because we don't want anything to overheat and potentially cause permanent damage.Packaging: This came in a clear resealable bag. The tube itself is a spring loaded syringe that feels strong.Ease of use:I recommend sacrificing a small amount to start with as it is nearly always slightly watery compared to the rest of the tube. Firstly, you MUST wipe off any old thermal paste from the heat sink and chip that you wish to apply this too. I recommend using 99% rubbing alcohol and cotton buds to work off any residue.Once clean, apply a small line to the chip and very carefully put the heat sink down evenly so not to smear the paste. Tighten in a cross motion, that is, tighten screws as opposite pairs so that the load is even across the heat sink. Doing this will help spread the line of thermal paste in an even manner. Many people think you need to cover the chip entirely, you do not, don't forget, the heat sink is in contact with the chip anyway and the paste only serves as a very fine bridge between the two.Performance:I have used this on so any PCs and have only ever seen decreases in temperature. Notable examples include repairing an old Xbox 360 using different screws for the heat sink and replacing the paste with this stuff. The Xbox no longer overheats and still works now.This specific order was used for an old Acer Aspire Revo Nettop. In order to upgrade the hard drive I had to remvoe the heat sink. Because th eheat sink was coming off, I needed to replace the thermal paste. Running Kodi before showed idle CPU temps of 70-75 degrees. Since replacing, I haven't seen it go over 71 and idles at around 63. It seems to be often the case that factory used thermal paste just isn't as good quality as the dearer ones such as this.Value: Considering I still have at least 3g left, I'd say that I will get another three big uses out of this tube, and at £5.99 delivered next day, this is great value.Pros:- Spring loaded syringe- Thick compound- Excellent qualityCons:- Paste separates in storage (but all seem to do that)If you are looking for a thermal paste, buy this, you will not be disappointed.
JJCEO
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2011
I have tried other Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) and I went back to Artic Silver 5 thermal compound. It is simply the best and I have gotten the best results with it for many years. The product is ideal for CPUs, Northbridge, Southbridge and GPU components that are heat sinked. I have used it on desktop computers, laptops, servers, and Xbox 360's.When using the product a little dab will do the trick. If you use too much it will squeeze out from under the heat sink and make a big mess. The proper amount is about 1 ½ to 2 times the size of a grain of rice. If you look on the internet there are several guides on how to use the product including photos. Sometimes on a large CPU I spread the compound in a very thin and even layer with and old credit card like tool. On one rough heat sink assembly I had to work a drop of the compound into the surface with a credit card and this filled in the micro abrasions in the surface and improved the temperature drop by 4 degrees C. The key is that you want a thin and even layer of the compound on the entire top surface of the CPU so that all the micro flaws in the surfaces of the CPU and the heat sink are filled with the silver in the product to provide maximum thermal conductance of heat away from the CPU and into the heat sink assembly. Do not use to much compound, people tend to use too much or not enough and the science is to do it just right!Before you apply the compound clean all the surfaces and make sure they have no oil, finger prints, or dust on them. Make sure you have removed the old thermal compound from the surfaces. Some old compounds get rock hard and can be difficult to clean. I have used Goo Gone and it is by far the best cleaning solution I have ever used. Don't use too much and clean only the CPU and heat sink. Then wipe all surfaces dry and wipe again with an alcohol swab and a Q tip if necessary to clean up the old compound. Then give it a final wipe with ¼ of a coffee filter as they are fiber free paper and you should have a clean surface. These surfaces must be absolutely clean and even the oil from a fingerprint that you can't see can cause a problem.Mount your heat sink and I like the aftermarket heat sink fan assemblies or water cooled blocks as they install with screws and you can make sure that the heat sink is firm and tight with the CPU. The factory supplied heat sinks with push pins bother me as I have seen many people swear they are tight and they are not. You will not get ideal cooling unless you do a professional job of installing these key components and you may damage your CPU.The Artic Silver 5 compound has an aging time of around 200 hours and the temperature will improve by about 2 to 5 degrees after the aging process is done. To properly age the compound you should use your computer until it heats up (about one or two hours) and then shut it down and let it cool off and use it again. Do this multiple times. This heat and cool procedure sets the compound up properly and improves the thermal interface. Good luck and have fun!
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