AS3 for sub freezing temps?

[dynetk]

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if AS3 should be used with a cooling system that reaches temps that are below freezing. I hope this question hasn't been asked too much before

[MrIcee]

dynetk

Let me first welcome you to the forums my friend

In my experience, I've recently found at negative cpu temps, that Arctic Alumina works just as well as the Arctic Silver 3. In fact, I I've found the AS3 to dry out and/or get kind of caky after many hours of use, whereas the AS Alumina retained it's consistency much better under these conditions

Randi

[dynetk]

Thanks for the info MrIcee I'll be sure to pick up a tube of Artic Alumina and test it out, hopefully I'll have a nice setup to bench by the end of the month .

[ronnie0738]

Do you think neoprene in the socket is need also to prevent rusting of the pins?

[|PuNiSh3R|]

You need to put in what is called Dielectric (Die-Lec-trick) grease on the socket .. They use this stuff on cars to keep moisture out from the spark plugs and light bulbs.. It's cheap too.. a big tube of it is only like 5 bux or less..

[ronnie0738]

Thanks for the advice. So should I put it on the socket where the pins go and in the middle of the socket under the core then? I assume putting some on the back cover would hurt either?

[|PuNiSh3R|]

Yea.. except on the back.. well do this on the back.. put ur dielectric grease down then tick a thick piece of neoprene rubber and slap it over the socket area on the back.. or you could just use neoprene insulation tape.. that will do it too except it might be mighty hard to get that stuff off then.. so i'd just stick with the dielectric grease all around.

[aenigma]

Silicone and neoprone tape on the back of the board is a good way to insulate...
I use silicone and neoprone tape, but the tape I use isnt very sticky at all, I have had some stuff that is a real pain to get off.But why would you want to get it off?Just put fresh silicone down and then neoprone and let the silicone dry so it holds the neoprone in place....

[|PuNiSh3R|]

bingo

[will_perdikakis]

Where did you get the not-so-sticky neoprene?

You want to remove evidence of overclocking when you kill the card.

[|PuNiSh3R|]

hahaha don't say that to aenigma..

[aenigma]

Originally posted by will_perdikakis
Where did you get the not-so-sticky neoprene?

You want to remove evidence of overclocking when you kill the card.

Got it from an rv place....Just check around, you should be able to find it....

[bowman1964]

ok i purchaced my insulation from here.great stuff and you get alot for your money.closed cell


http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/pro...mId=1611629446

[ronnie0738]

Thanks a bunch guys!

[ronnie0738]

I got some dielectric grease from pepboys (used for spark plugs). Would this work?