From that group, I'd probably use MX-3 as well.

AMD tests are about half way done! All 7 IceFusion mounts are done, all 5 Indigo Xtreme mounts are done, 3.8 of 7 mounts of AS5 are done, with just 7 mounts of MX-2 remaining.

Difference in break-in curves of AS5 is probably the most interesting result so far. Not sure if it's the different bow of the CPU-360 block, the flatter IHS of the 1055T, the increased mounting pressure, or the center dot application method (vs. vertical line for i7), but the initial AS5 break-in curve is significantly flatter than it was previously.

Other interesting note to share so far is how differently AMD and Intel processors behave at thermal threshold and how it makes installing IX on an AMD CPU a little less confidence inspiring. Also of note, I botched my first IX mount (), it's amazing how much different the reflow process is using an all-metal CPU block than a delrin + copper base block. I restarted the pump too soon and only ended up getting IX over about half the IHS--temps were still good enough that I didn't realize anything was awry until after I took off the block though

I'm also considering adding IC Diamond to the AMD suite--I think I want a 5th TIM in the roundup, I think I have enough ICD for 14 mounts (7 AMD, 7 Intel), and I think it'll be interesting to see if it performs better than last time considering the large increase in mounting pressure.

Then it's onto the Intel testing