Which thermal paste to apply to CPU?

[Brds7t7]

Hey all,

I'm wanting to clean out all my internal fans. My system is a Dell Dimension 9200.
To clean out all the fans I have to remove the heatsink to get to them (well done Dell!).

I'm going to re-apply some new thermal paste to the CPU. Just wondering if anyone had any advice on which to buy? I keep seeing the name "Arctic Silver" suggested as a good one.

 

[Brds7t7]

Apologies if this is in the wrong category.

 

[Solarstarshines]

Artic silver 5 the best your gonna get

 

[Brds7t7]

Thanks Solarstarshines,

Spotted this on Amazon, looks ok:

Arctic Silver 5 (AS5) Paste and Articlean Cleaner: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

 

[Hopalong X]

+1 Artic Silver 5

There are newer products but this one has always served me well.

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If square base small amount then spread it thin. This shows applying to cooler.
I prefer applying to CPU.

 

[Solarstarshines]

just 10 years :shock:

lol everyone learns something new no matter how long it takes

Welcome to 7 forums

 

[Brds7t7]

Sorry about that Solarstarshines,

I posted it in the wrong thread. I was replying to two at the same time!