View Full Version : need a thermal pad replacement
kryptobs2000
01-21-2005, 04:11 AM
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=48876&page=4
I don't have any thermal pads, the bottom of the mosfets are conductive and I'd like to put them both on the same heatsink. Is there anything I might have around the house I could use for this? Or any ideas?
kryptobs2000
01-24-2005, 02:23 PM
Will nail polish work? I think I've heard of using this as a thermal paste?
Wicked Klown
01-24-2005, 03:09 PM
You could always use Arctic alumina athermal adhesive (http://sidewindercomputers.com/araltherad.html)
kryptobs2000
01-24-2005, 03:29 PM
yeah, but I have to buy that lol, I could just buy some thermal pads if need be, but I didn't wanna spend anymore money than I already have, trying to budget 60$ till I find a job.
Wicked Klown
01-25-2005, 03:51 PM
Some have used AS3 or AS5 and a dab of superglue on the corners.
kryptobs2000
01-25-2005, 04:01 PM
Arctic Silver is conductive though
Wicked Klown
01-25-2005, 10:31 PM
It can be done, you just have to be carefull. Either that is use the thermal tape which won't cool as well.