Thermal Compound Roundup – February 2012

The Thermal Compounds (Cont’d)

In Figures 8 and 9, you can see the Xigmatek PTI-G4512 gray thermal compound.

Figure 8: Xigmatek PTI-G4512

Figure 9: Xigmatek PTI-G4512

Figures 10 and 11 reveal the Zalman STG1 thermal compound, which comes in a nail polish-like tube. Due to its consistency, we applied it using the supplied brush, and not dropping one small drop of compound at the center of the CPU, as we usually do with most thermal compounds.

Figure10: Zalman STG1

Figure 11: Zalman STG1

This month we get off from the kitchen and take some “alternative thermal compound” from the baby’s room: zinc oxide-based diaper ointment.

Figure 12: Diaper ointment

For a detailed look at the other thermal compounds included in this roundup, please read our “Thermal Compound Roundup – January 2012” review.