On Mar 12, 2009, at 6:46 PM, PeterH wrote:

> Silicone thermal grease needs no special preparation.
>
> Arctic Silver must be applied according to instructions, as this
> stuff is conductive, and it can short-out a processor, if improperly
> applied.

Is this true?

I'd think there's a chance the the word "conductive" is being  
misinterpreted?

It seems to me that thermal paste is likely to be "thermodynamically  
conductive" and not likely to be "electrically conductive"?


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