Don't remove the ignition amps...
#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.
#32
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#33
So what paste should be used. Hoping I can source something locally as my amps arrived sans paste.
#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
#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.
#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
I purchased bosch units.
#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
#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.
#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.