Please give the higher standard thermal paste as an option

[dontsimon]

At present you only get the option of the Arctic cooling MX3 if you choose the overclocked variant of a PC.

Why can't you offer the choice of the better thermal paste on the standard builds? Still charge the extra of course, and it gives the customer the choice of having better cooling if they wish to OC themselves later on.

 

[Sleinous]

Mmm not a bad suggestion, although re-applying TIM isnt hard I guess it would give peace of mind.

 

[dontsimon]

Mmm not a bad suggestion, although re-applying TIM isnt hard I guess it would give peace of mind.

Probably isn't hard, but if you've never done it before and would rather not dismatlle your case / cooler and cpu it would save a bit of hassle.

 

[MickyG]

Probably isn't hard, but if you've never done it before and would rather not dismatlle your case / cooler and cpu it would save a bit of hassle.

True but you'd think that if somebody wants to go through the overclocking process at all then they wouldn't mind moving a few things around inside the PC?

G

 

[DSN]

What better thermal paste...

To be honest, there isn't anything that shows more than a degree or 2 improvement on ACMX3, and that can be put down to spread.

What paste would you want on there instead?

If you plan on clocking the CPU enough that the Paste would make the blindest bit of difference, than you will have no second thoughts about re pasting it yourself. Saying that you should also know that MX3 is some of the best paste around. IF you know how to apply it correctly.

 

[dontsimon]

What better thermal paste...

To be honest, there isn't anything that shows more than a degree or 2 improvement on ACMX3, and that can be put down to spread.

What paste would you want on there instead?

If you plan on clocking the CPU enough that the Paste would make the blindest bit of difference, than you will have no second thoughts about re pasting it yourself. Saying that you should also know that MX3 is some of the best paste around. IF you know how to apply it correctly.

I think you misunderstand. The standard configs don't offer MX3. You have to order a pre overclocked system to get MX3. I was asking that it be an option for all systems.

 

[dontsimon]

True but you'd think that if somebody wants to go through the overclocking process at all then they wouldn't mind moving a few things around inside the PC?

G

Can't agree, hence my reason for making the request

 

[DSN]

bottom line is, if you take a stock CPU, and you don't over clock it. You have no need for better paste. you ONLY nee the high end paste if your over clocking.
But your right. they can offer the option for people to completely throw there money away if they want.

 

[dontsimon]

bottom line is, if you take a stock CPU, and you don't over clock it. You have no need for better paste. you ONLY nee the high end paste if your over clocking.
But your right. they can offer the option for people to completely throw there money away if they want.

Perhaps you didn't read the whole thread? The option would be for people who may wish to OC at a later time.

 

[vanthus]

At present you only get the option of the Arctic cooling MX3 if you choose the overclocked variant of a PC.

Why can't you offer the choice of the better thermal paste on the standard builds? Still charge the extra of course, and it gives the customer the choice of having better cooling if they wish to OC themselves later on.

Fair comment dontsimon.

 

[Sleinous]

I think he meant for those that have say a Titan Fenrir, and a stock cpu with regular TIM applied.

Although when you order the Titan Fenrir it comes with thermal paste that is better than stock anyways. This could be useful for the ECO alc though. The stock and triple coppr fans shouldnt be used for ocing anyway.

 

[DSN]

But the point is. if you not overcloud the CPU. then the stock fan's an the stock paste will be a perfectly good job.

So why waste the money?

 

[Sleinous]

Yes but I think he meant for performance coolers

 

[dontsimon]

But the point is. if you not overcloud the CPU. then the stock fan's an the stock paste will be a perfectly good job.

So why waste the money?

Again, did you read the opening post? It offers the option of buying a non overclocked system now and then overclocking yourself at a later date.

I didn't realise the Titan included decent TIM pre applied. Is it sufficient for a healthy overclock though?

 

[DSN]

ok, so back to my original point. Either, OC the CPU, so you need a good cooler an some nice paste.

Or leave it stock. so the paste and the big cooler is a waste of cash

If your going to be over clocking a PC after running it stock for a while yourself your going to want to apply a fresh batch of paste and reseat everything properly anyway, In which case its still a waste to have any nice paste on when you get it standard.

 

[dontsimon]

If your going to be over clocking a PC after running it stock for a while yourself your going to want to apply a fresh batch of paste and reseat everything properly anyway, In which case its still a waste to have any nice paste on when you get it standard.

Why? Do you not think PC Specialist will do a decent job? TIM doesn't need to be reapplied everytime you overclock.

 

[Sleinous]

Typically replacing TIM every few years is a good idea but lets keep the topic peaceful

 

[DSN]

Why? Do you not think PC Specialist will do a decent job? TIM doesn't need to be reapplied everytime you overclock.

Im sure they will do a very good job. And you don't NEED to do anything.

However, when I OC anything, its me that has to buy a new part if I mess it up so I check and complete everything myself to be SURE. Its one of those things that can never hurt, but COULD yield great benefits. Its just good practice is all.

 

[dontsimon]

Im sure they will do a very good job. And you don't NEED to do anything.

However, when I OC anything, its me that has to buy a new part if I mess it up so I check and complete everything myself to be SURE. Its one of those things that can never hurt, but COULD yield great benefits. Its just good practice is all.

In which case the option isn't even valid for you.

I'm more likely to mess up and need to buy a new part if I have to take my PC apart to reapply paste (yes I'm quite clumsy!)

Typically replacing TIM every few years is a good idea but lets keep the topic peaceful

Right, so waiting six months before overclocking wouldn't require re-application.

With the Sandy Bridge K chips, overclocking should be relaitively easy, with just a multiplier change and possibly small voltage adjustment needed. If you have decent cooling with decent high quality TIM all ready in place you're good to go. Much simpler than opening your PC and taking your cooler off to re-apply.

 

[DSN]

every few years is recommended at most. but 6month old paste is not a great start to your new over-clock.

What im trying to tell you is that IF you want to OC a chip that has 6 month old paste on it. It would be a good idea to re apply the paste anyway. Its always a good idea to re apply the paste. The idea being to get the best results...

Which brings me back to my original point of there not being any point offering the high end goo.

Im not typing this out for fun, Im just trying to help you understand.