Tx Redneck Report post Posted June 13, 2010 All right all right all right! That MX-3 dropped my temps 8* under 100% load runnin OCT and 6* @ idle. Mind you, this is w/out any heat cycles. It could improve a lil after several heat cycles, if I'm not mistaken Here's where I got it and if you'll enter GRAD15 in the coupon code box, it's good for 15% off. I got mine for $10.67 shipped. http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=FAN-MX3&title=ARCTIC-COOLING-MX-3-Thermal-Compound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IntelGuy Report post Posted June 13, 2010 Can you make a direct comparison to Arctic Siler 5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Report post Posted June 13, 2010 No sir I cannot. Sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry1966 Report post Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) what i read ig, is it's slightly better than as.5. this thread might be of interest. post.2. :- http://www.overclock.net/other-cooling-discussions/650234-as(take this bit including brackets out of link)5-vs-mx-3-vs-liquid.html word filter breaks link. Edited June 13, 2010 by terry1966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intratech Report post Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) Can you make a direct comparison to Arctic Siler 5? It's better by 3ºC to 5ºC. I stopped using Arctic Silver 5 a while ago after using MX3 for the first time. Doesn't need to set, doesn't degrade and isn't electrically conductive. It's not easy to spread but I don't spread it to begin with, just two lines and put on the IHS and it spreads itself. Edited June 13, 2010 by Intratech Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Report post Posted June 13, 2010 (edited) Yes sir. Since my cooler is a HDT style, I did the overlapping X application method ON the cooler itself. Now it's time to see if I can get lil more OC outta this Athlon 64 X2. Stock is 2.9 and ATM I'm @ 3.2 w/ temps staying @ 50 while running OCT and using a CM Hyper 212+ w/ push pull fans. Edited June 13, 2010 by Tx Redneck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IntelGuy Report post Posted June 13, 2010 It's better by 3ºC to 5ºC. I stopped using Arctic Silver 5 a while ago after using MX3 for the first time. Doesn't need to set, doesn't degrade and isn't electrically conductive. It's not easy to spread but I don't spread it to begin with, just two lines and put on the IHS and it spreads itself. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe C Report post Posted June 14, 2010 here's another review http://hardwarebistro.com/index.php?option=com_simple_review&Itemid=84&review=119-Arctic-Cooling-Arctic-MX-3-Review And it looks like it's worth looking into, I'm going to try that stuff next time, Thanks TX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Report post Posted June 14, 2010 Joe, even if you don't need it now, I'd order it because that coupon code will expire VERY soon. To get the same product @ the local Microcenter it would cost more then twice the amount after tax. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IntelGuy Report post Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks for the heads up. I grabbed a couple of tubes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Report post Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks for the heads up. I grabbed a couple of tubes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caintry_boy Report post Posted June 14, 2010 DRAT!!! The code is expired........ Oh well, got a tube to try anyway..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Report post Posted June 14, 2010 Sorry yall, I know it was due to expire but didn't remember the date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe C Report post Posted June 15, 2010 I checked the promo code, afraid I'm too late....bummer I have some zalman tim but never used it because it is dangerous to my mouse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Lolz! That's too funny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigJoe5434 Report post Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) i stopped using arctic silver 5 when i noticed mx-2 did better and was non conductive. and now mx-3 is even better will have to get some next time thanks cuz Edited June 15, 2010 by BigJoe5434 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Report post Posted June 15, 2010 You're welcome cuz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneCool Report post Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) No ICD7 or Shin X23 fans here? Im partial to ICD 7 myself. Dropped CPU temp in my laptop about 3c lower than arctic Silver 5 Edited June 16, 2010 by OneCool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry1966 Report post Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) agreed, supposed to be the best :- http://www.petrastechshop.com/shx2thco1gr.html me i just use the white ceramic stuff that came with my swiftech water block.. do have some as 5 that i haven't used yet tho. found these reviews for you ig.. :- http://skinneelabs.com/indigoxtreme.html :- http://skinneelabs.com/tim-v2.html Edited June 16, 2010 by terry1966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miggs78 Report post Posted June 17, 2010 MX-3 is pretty good. I also stopped using Arctic Silver 5, due to to its hight costs (you can get alternatives for cheaper), and the cure time now takes a while. Personally I like Gelid Thermal Paste CG2, it's not all that sticky, it even comes with a applicator, found it to be 2C cooler on gpu than mx-2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edw6698 Report post Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) I have always used ArcticS5 or OCZ Freeze. This time around I decided to give this one a try. IC Diamond. Not expecting anything really drastically different temp wise. Supposed to be good stuff though. IC Diamond Edited June 26, 2010 by edw6698 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Report post Posted June 27, 2010 I read several places that IC Diamond will remove the print from the heat spreader thus voiding the chip's warranty. Let us know if it removes the print from yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caintry_boy Report post Posted July 21, 2010 Well, I got tired of one of my i7 rigs running F@H @ 85-89C so I pulled the waterblock and found a bunch of gunk. After cleaning that all up with a toothbrush and slapping it back together I thought I'd try the MX-3 that I'd bought. Stuff is thin and applies very easily, also very easy to get waay to much. Good news tho' is that my temps are down with 82C being the highest I've seen so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tx Redneck Report post Posted July 22, 2010 What were you usin before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caintry_boy Report post Posted July 22, 2010 What were you usin before? A.S.5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
