Thermal Compound Roundup – June 2011
The Thermal Compounds (Cont’d)
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We also tested the Evercool Cruise Missile STC-03 thermal compound, shown in Figures 8 and 9. It is also gray.
Figure 8: Evercool Cruise Missile STC-03
Figure 9: Evercool Cruise Missile STC-03
Figures 10 and 11 display the Rosewill RCX-TC001 thermal compound. Its color is light gray (almost white, actually).
Figure 10: Rosewill RCX-TC001 thermal compound
Figure 11: Rosewill RCX-TC001 thermal compound
Figure 12 portrays our CPU with pink lipstick applied on it. We thought, "It is greasy and easy to apply, so it may work as a thermal interface. If it doesn’t, at least our CPU will be fashionable."
Figure 12: Pink lipstick
For a detailed look at the other thermal compounds included in this roundup, please check our Thermal Compound Roundup – May 2011 review.