Don't remove the ignition amps...
11-25-2016, 09:59 PM
#31
Captain Obvious
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90C is a pretty common number to hit with thermal compound for PCs, at least with video cards and some AMD chips (looking at you 9590).
My GTX 690 has a tdp of 300 watts and can get pretty toasty if the fan isn't cranked. It will sit at 70C+ pretty comfortably along with my processor, both using Arctic 5.
The -C numbers are common too as some competitive overclockers use liquid nitrogen to cool their CPU and GPUs along with some users using phase change cooling (imagine a AC evaporator as a metal plate mounted flush to your CPU).
Anyway, this isn't a PC forum, but there shouldn't be any issues with CPU thermal compound so long as you replace it every 3 years or so to keep it fresh.
My GTX 690 has a tdp of 300 watts and can get pretty toasty if the fan isn't cranked. It will sit at 70C+ pretty comfortably along with my processor, both using Arctic 5.
The -C numbers are common too as some competitive overclockers use liquid nitrogen to cool their CPU and GPUs along with some users using phase change cooling (imagine a AC evaporator as a metal plate mounted flush to your CPU).
Anyway, this isn't a PC forum, but there shouldn't be any issues with CPU thermal compound so long as you replace it every 3 years or so to keep it fresh.
11-26-2016, 02:40 AM
#32
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06-27-2018, 02:24 PM
#33
So what paste should be used. Hoping I can source something locally as my amps arrived sans paste. 
06-27-2018, 02:47 PM
#34
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Any computer store should have some, same substance that goes between CPU's and heat-sinks.
Some Best Buy's even stock thermal paste:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insigni...?skuId=5974700
Some Best Buy's even stock thermal paste:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insigni...?skuId=5974700
06-27-2018, 03:51 PM
#35
Just a data point. I stopped installing Huco's a few years ago after a set failed on my car, and then shortly after, a customers car. Bosch only for me.
06-27-2018, 04:13 PM
#36
Any computer store should have some, same substance that goes between CPU's and heat-sinks.
Some Best Buy's even stock thermal paste:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insigni...?skuId=5974700
Some Best Buy's even stock thermal paste:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insigni...?skuId=5974700
06-28-2018, 03:59 PM
#37
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People in Germany had problems with Beru units too. Buy Bosch and you are fine. Replaced my aging ignition modules with Bosch about two years ago, no issues. Car runs just great!
06-28-2018, 09:16 PM
#39
Three Wheelin'
Although not about ign modules, the computer shop I use swears by ARTIC SILVER 5. He says the fans run less than with other products, indicating the chip(s) are running cooler = better heat transfer, which should apply to ign modules too.
Clean the mounting area(s) very well- full contact is important & use as directed.
http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm
Avail @ Amazon, EBAY etc
Clean the mounting area(s) very well- full contact is important & use as directed.
http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm
Avail @ Amazon, EBAY etc
06-28-2018, 10:12 PM
#40
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I have like 3 tubes of that stuff lying around lol.
I use it when I deep clean my graphics cards and CPU.
It works well and is relatively cheap so it should be fine for this application considering the parts aren't sitting at 80C constantly.
I use it when I deep clean my graphics cards and CPU.
It works well and is relatively cheap so it should be fine for this application considering the parts aren't sitting at 80C constantly.
06-28-2018, 11:03 PM
#41
QUOTE=Jim Devine;15109913]Although not about ign modules, the computer shop I use swears by ARTIC SILVER 5. He says the fans run less than with other products, indicating the chip(s) are running cooler = better heat transfer, which should apply to ign modules too.
Clean the mounting area(s) very well- full contact is important & use as directed.
http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm
Avail @ Amazon, EBAY etc[/QUOTE]
I went to a local computer shop on the way home today and got just that.
They said it's the best.
Clean the mounting area(s) very well- full contact is important & use as directed.
http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm
Avail @ Amazon, EBAY etc[/QUOTE]
I went to a local computer shop on the way home today and got just that.
They said it's the best.