Tuniq TX-2 Performance Thermal Paste
Testing will be placing our Core 2 Duo processor cores at 100%
load by way of
SiSoft Sandra XI's Burn
In Module for 30 minutes with a final temperature reading taken at the end of
this time. After each run, the cooler will be removed and cleaned with a
new application of paste applied so by the end, our tests have been repeated five times.
The highest and lowest results will be thrown out and the remaining three will
be averaged and graphed. In addition to the Tuniq TX-2 paste we will be
using some
ThermalRight Chill Factor and some generic silicone paste as comparison
products, each getting five runs under the same conditions. Ambient room temperature at time of testing remained within one
half a degree of 22 degrees C.
Results
Conclusion
To put things in perspective, if one cooler
bested another by four degrees Celsius, people would be singing from the
rooftops. For load temperature results to drop over four degrees
Celsius by changing the kind of thermal paste you use is equally admirable.
We didn't see a huge difference between the Tuniq and the ThermalRight paste
but it was there. The reengineering of the TX-2 was certainly
worthwhile.
For the performance user or the regular Joe,
switching over to a high end thermal paste is a no brainer. Not only
can a noticeable performance gain be achieved but you also don't have to
worry about popping your cooler off in six months to re-grease. Our
thanks go out to Sunbeam and Tuniq for sponsoring this review of a very
worthwhile product. You can find the Tuniq TX-2 Paste here at
NewEgg.
Pros
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Superior thermal conductivity
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Not electrically conductive
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Spreads easy - clean consistency
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Reasonably priced
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Won't break down over time
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Performs on par with the competition
Cons
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