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Thermal Compound, how much of a difference does it make?!
So, recently I have had to take my PC into a computer shop for some assistance as I was stuck on a failing to boot problem for a while ( Turns out a replaced a faulty PSU with another, brand new faulty one). Also, when getting a new PSU, I also upgraded my case to the NZXT Lexia S, which has 5 120mm case fans.
When I collected the PC, they had left the CPU cooler off, so naturally I thought best to re-apply the thermal paste, as I had none left I asked the shop for some and kindly free of charge they gave me some. It was the bog standard 'Cooler paste' with a conductivity off >1.93 W/m-k, when I used to have some Arctic Silver stuff ( Can't remember what type).
Now, my problem is my CPU AMD 64x2 6000+ idles at around 50-51C and full load around 63-65c!!
Surely with my new case it should be running cooler? (Not sure exact temperatures)
So I'm asking, is it the thermal paste that is causing so much difference!?
Thanks for your time!