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Old 10-05-2009, 04:54 PM   #1
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do you need to use thermal pads? or can you use tim?

if thermal pads: should i try to re-use my old thermal pads that are falling apart? or order new ones?

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You can use regular TIM (Ceramique, MX2, whatever) or you can use pads... it's up to you (both work).
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Old 10-05-2009, 05:13 PM   #3
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thermal pads would be better IMO. They make up for the unevenness of the ram.

Don't reuse your old pads. New ones are not that pricey.
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Old 10-05-2009, 05:26 PM   #4
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yeah but i have tim now... i think i'll just give that a try. thanks guys!
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Old 10-05-2009, 06:26 PM   #5
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I use some ceramic TIM on mine for my 4870. Never had a problem.
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