Quote Originally Posted by Cpl Ledanek View Post
@Ace...boards on the way. Got a question about the MX-5.
are you asking about the Mazda car

you must mean MX2?...right?

The mom & pop store I go buy my little stuff, no longer carries Artic Cooler thermal compounds; only Artic Silver. Feeling bad that I haven't patronized my local Mom & Pop store I still went ahead and bought
- ArcticClean #1 Thermal Material Remover and # 2 Thermal Surface Purifier.
- Arctic Silver Ceramique 2.5 grams.
can I still use this for your EXAMPLE OF LACK OF CONTACT WITH IP35 PRO PWM HEATSINK post?
absolutely!...i used AS Ceramique on my PWM section....i was and still am happy with the results.

Then hopefully Sat, I can stop by HomeDepot for your 3/4" length bolts or 1/2" bolts
I'm just scratching my head about the two 40mm fans
what about the 40mm fans?...are you wanting to know where or how to place them?..if so, just go back to the page where i show the heatpipe mod and slide down a few posts for some pictures showing placement of the fans.

Would removing them and replacing them with, lets say a Thermaltake CL-C0034 Copper Fan&Heatsinks be better
How about Thermalright HR-05/or HR-05-SLI

Or is this too much for someone not OC'ing?
the SLI version for the HR-05 will not work...not sure about the thermaltake heatsink...i was trying to use what was installed on the board to avoid higher cost outlay...the heatpipe system that abit is using is not bad, just inadequate with the TIM material it used and the HP not level causing the irregular surface contact with their TIM.