Re: Thermal Tape vs. Thermal Paste

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From: Bradley *** (bradleyd_at_email.com)
Date: 11/06/04 

Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 02:24:19 -0800

With thermal tape being good to use, can you replace old thermal tape for
new?

"Nathan McNulty" <newsgroups@msn.com> wrote in message
news:uNeUni#wEHA.1988@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Both do a fine job. I prefer thermal paste, but then again, I also
> prefer lapping my CPU and heatsink as well. Thermal tape is much easier
> for a beginner (or anyone for that matter) to use than thermal paste
> because thermal paste is usually applied wrong and it is more difficult
> to apply than a tape.
>
> If you do go with the paste, make sure to not use too much. Half the
> size of a BB is good for a regular P4/Athlon XP. You just want enough to
> fill in the microscopic crevacies in the heatsink to prevent stagnant
> air spots that can create heat pockets.
>
> -----
> Nathan McNulty
>
> Bradley *** wrote:
> > Anyone have a preference for the two? I know the retail version comes
with
> > the tape. I've heard that if you are not planning on swapping the CPU in
the
> > future, that leaving the tape would be your best bet.
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone thought one was better than the other for its
> > intended purpose.
> >
> >

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