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Antec's Formula 7 thermal compound protects your CPU even when your rig is running on all cylinders. Since little of the CPU's surface actually touches the heat sink, you need a solution that isolates and facilitates the transfer of heat. Formula 7's nano diamond particles minimize the distance between heat-conductive compounds and gladly take on an overclocking environment, optimally performing between -50?C and 250?C. To keep your system cool and your CPU functioning comfortably, pick up Antec's Formula 7 for a diamond-caliber solution.
Posted by: Havok2517 from Clayton, NC on 05/04/2013Worked just like I needed for my newest computer build. Always go with the reliable Antec brand.
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Easy to use...not much too it!!!
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Posted by: ThermallySound from woburn, MA on 04/29/2013Recently upgraded from a Core i3 to a Core i7 and utilized Antec thermal compound and by all accounts it worked great. The compound was easy to dab onto the core and more importantly it is keeping the chip nice and cool.
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Cheap solution for overheating.
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Posted by: BFBullpup from Framingham, MA on 03/05/2013I have a 2005 desktop PC that started overheating and shutting down, especially when playing older games. My CPU went as high as 104 C, its fan at 4900 RPM, and system fan 2740 RPM.
After doing some research and opening up my PC I found that I may need a new fan/heatsink. However by chance I stumbled upon a forum post saying to try thermal paste BEFORE investing in a new fan/heatsink. I checked my current fan/heatsink again and saw that there was a big hole in the middle of where the original thermal paste was, which explained why it kept overheating.
I chose the Antec paste over Dynex (only two sold in Best Buy stores) because Antec made my computer's year-old 600 W power supply and I figured they would know what they are doing when it comes to thermal pastes. $15 is not a lot of money compared to $70-$110 heatsinks Best Buy have available.
The paste was a bit hard and didn't spread very easily over the processor cover compared to all the how-tos I read before installing (I had to, there was zero instruction). After putting the heatsink back on a few times and using Q-Tips to wipe off excess amount around the edges I completed the installation and fired up the computer.
Temperature - was 104 C, now 60 C
CPU Fan - was 4900 RPM, now 1570 RPM
System Fan - was 2470 RPM, now 880 RPM
The results pleasantly surprised me. More than 60% reduction in fan usage and 45 C drop in temperature - I was hoping for only 20 C at best! I'm sure your mileage might vary but this paste indeed works.
I have done a few intensive things with my computer the last few days and played the games that caused my computer to overheat. So far so good, no surprise shutdowns. If ever I need more cooling in the future I'll invest in a better heatsink and use this thermal paste again. For now I'm very happy with the cheap fix and recommend anyone experiencing overheating to try a thermal paste like this one first.
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Terrible. Would never recommend.
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Posted by: Lightingguy01 from Philly, PA on 01/20/2013The tube I got was already crusted and hard. Unusable. For the same price I got a tube of Arctic Silver delivered. Save yourself the trouble.
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good stuff
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Posted by: Fernboy from Utah on 01/17/2013Not as easy to apply as other thermal compounds. Worked well if heated before application-not in the microwave!! Put it in a zip lock baggie, immerse in hot water for about 15 minutes and it is much easier to work with.
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