Hardware different color thermal paste?

[dragonblood9999]

I just opened my ps3 to clean the inside, for using it for 5 years it was not as dusty as i thought it would be, anyways i noticed that the thermal paste was kind of dry(not dry but not wet ether) and that there wasn't that much on the cpu and gpu so i wanted to buy some but in my local store they have many colors(gray, white, orange, silver) but i don't know what would the best one for the ps3 or if it matters.

any one know?

edit:is Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Paste any good for the ps3?

 

[d.d.d.]

Arctic Silver 5 is what I've seen so many people recommend for it (and what I'm going to try very soon myself).

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Arctic Silver 5 is what I've seen so many people recommend for it (and what I'm going to try very soon myself).

Some people also say to avoid it because it's conductive. But it does the job rather well.

 

[d.d.d.]

It seems you've used it. Did you and how were your temps before/after?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

It seems you've used it. Did you and how were your temps before/after?

Don't have a PS3, but some good thermal paste certainly makes a difference on any system. There are other good alternatives besides Arctic Silver 5 though, but that's the one most people recommend. I assume the PS3 is no different.

 

[marcus134]

Thermal paste ain't a Nutella spread, you have to put just the right amount to avoid spills, which is even truer when it comes to conductive paste. the trick is to place a little in the middle and the pressure coming from the heat sink being applied will spread the paste evenly.
http://www.arcticsilver.com/PDF/appmeth/amd/md/amd_app_method_middle_dot_v1.3.pdf

what makes the difference between high end and cheap paste is the longevity, not thermal performance.
http://www.dansdata.com/goop.htm

 

[DinohScene]

I'd go with the Arctic MX-2.

I got it in me PS3, RGH and flashed 360.
It dropped temps with a degree or 5 at least.

 

[dragonblood9999]

I'd go with the Arctic MX-2.

I got it in me PS3, RGH and flashed 360.
It dropped temps with a degree or 5 at least.

yeah that's what i bought, but i still have put it on yet. i am waiting for my 3k3y to arrive before i take it apart again

 

[DinohScene]

Best thing to do yes.

Make sure you clean the surfaces of your chips!