Thermal Compound Roundup – June 2011
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The results of our tests are still consistent with the data and the conclusions we made so far: On a system like the one we used to compare the thermal compounds, the model and brand make little difference in the CPU temperature.
Now we have nice new information: If you need to mount a CPU cooler and you find yourself out of thermal compound, you can use your mom’s, wife’s, girlfriend’s or daughter’s lipstick. For how long it will work, we cannot say, but it will do the job in an emergency situation.
Next month we will test more thermal compounds and another “alternative” thermal interface material. What will it be? We’re taking suggestions.