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    Thermal Compound

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Viking Quest, Nov 30, 2009.

  1. Viking Quest

    Viking Quest Notebook Consultant

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    Xoticpc has the option of upgrading the thermal compound to either Arctic Silver 5 or IC Diamond. Does this void the ASUS warranty like I read that upgrading the CPU does? I was thinking of getting IC Diamond for the CPU + GPU for $43. Is it worth it?
     
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  2. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    Doubt it voids anything or they wouldn't do it. IC diamond is very much worth it as it will shave around 5C off your load temps compared with artic silver 5 and other competitors. Have a look online first though as it might be cheaper to buy it and apply it yourself.
     
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    I assume that would void the warranty. Wouldn't it?
     
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    Hydeo Notebook Evangelist

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    If I recall, resellers like Xoticpc usually puts on a brand new sticker after placing new thermal compound on cpu/gpu. But best contact them and ask before you decide
     
    Hydeo, Nov 30, 2009
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