don't use the stuff from radio shack! yes, it's similar, both are designed to increase thermal conductance between a device and it's heatsink, but the radio shack stuff is on the low end of usable, suitable only for things like power transistors. if you use it on your cpu i guarantee it won't be adequate. the whole point of the more expensive stuff having silver dust is to increase it's performance, which of course also increases the price. there's a whole range of compounds available at varying prices, sadly you really want the good/expensive stuff on a cpu heatsink.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > KurtWAppling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > Cpu thermal paste, Im sure there are many suppliers, I saw it today in > > comp-usa,two tube blister packs,I didnt check the price > > Radio Shack carries something they call "Heat Sink Compound." I think > it's the same kind of stuff, but marketed for getting good contact between > "transistors" and the heat sink. It says that it has a silicone base, it > might not be as effective as silver or copper based paste. ------ -- "To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them." (Richard Henry Lee, Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, initiator of the Declaration of Independence, and member of the first Senate, which passed the Bill of Rights.) -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
