AS3 or Ceramique? Overclockers speak up!

Cereal Killer · Jul 25, 2003, 10:19 AM

Alright guys....seems like Arctic Silver has released a new thermal compound....AS Ceramique.

What are you opinions on both AS3 and Ceramique?

Which one do you think is better?

Has anyone here tried both compounds to see which on performs better?

I know many sites are claiming that Ceramique will be about 1C-2C lower than AS3, but has anyone here experienced that?

~~DriveEuro~~ · Jul 25, 2003, 10:47 AM

The cooling differences are so small that they are negligable. I'd just go with Ceramnique because it is non conductive.

~~craig588~~ · Jul 25, 2003, 12:21 PM

I would go with AS3 because I already have 1.5 tubes of it, but if I was to buy new stuff I would get the ceramique.

Necrosis · Jul 25, 2003, 09:47 PM

I swear every time I hear of the new paste I keep thinking of something from Bath & Body Works. To me it sounds like some kind of fancy facial enhancer/cleanser.

muzz · Jul 26, 2003, 10:17 AM

Here is a pretty comprehensive test using a bunch of different brands of paste.
This review was done by DogMan, and according to him it took a long time to do.
He even tested these at subzero temps, and the results change quite a bit from stock....... this is a very good review.

http://thecrucible.ca/reviews/thermal/index.php
Here is a thread about this at Xtreme if anyone is interested.......

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...5&pagenumber=1

tek · Jul 26, 2003, 10:21 AM

Ceramique from all the reviews/comments I've seen

Vampyromaniac · Jul 26, 2003, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Necrosis
I swear every time I hear of the new paste I keep thinking of something from Bath & Body Works. To me it sounds like some kind of fancy facial enhancer/cleanser.

Lol! That may be how the non-geek chicks look at the guys who obsess over these things

digitalwanderer · Jul 26, 2003, 03:08 PM

NanoTherm TMP, or whatever it is. I've been in love with a tube of their Blue II that I picked up and I just read some stellar reviews about their TMP stuff. (or whatever 3 letter abbreviation it was, something like that.)

**Roadee** · Jul 27, 2003, 03:34 AM

I did the switch from AS3 to Ceramique'. Think about it, about the same cooling potential as AS3 but without the chance of shorting something out?? Seems pretty cut and dry to me

So yes I have used both.....and I cant tell a difference in temps between the two......the Ceramique is easier to put on, takes less paste, and is thicker and less prone to breaking down at either high or low temps.

Until there is something that is going to lower my temps a good 5 C........I dont see a need to use anything else.....I love this stuff.....and think of it.....no silver mess everywhere if you touch the crap by accident