➀ Thermal Grizzly introduces KryoSheet for RTX 5090; ➁ The new KryoSheet is designed for the Nvidia GB 202 GPU of the GeForce RTX 5090; ➂ It offers a convenient and effective alternative to traditional thermal paste.
Recent #Thermal Paste news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Thermal Grizzly introduces Thermal Putty, a versatile alternative to traditional thermal pads; ➁ The material adapts to varying heights and can replace thermal pads with height discrepancies from 0.2mm to 3.0mm; ➂ Available in three variants with different levels of thermal conductivity for various applications.
➀ Researchers from the University of Texas have developed a new colloidal thermal interface material that significantly improves thermal qualities by adding ceramic powder to liquid metal. ➁ The new TIM could reduce the cost and complexity of cooling power-hungry systems, with the potential to cut the energy needed for cooling pumps by 65%. ➂ The technology could enable sustainable cooling in energy-intensive applications, such as data centers and aerospace.
➀ Intel has reportedly denied an RMA request for a Core i9-14900K CPU due to the use of liquid metal thermal paste; ➁ The liquid metal caused corrosion on the CPU's IHS, removing key markings; ➂ Using liquid metal can void the CPU's warranty.
➀ The ID-Cooling FX360 INF offers impressive cooling performance at a low price of $79.99 USD; ➁ Its features include RGB fans, an infinity mirror, and a large copper contact plate; ➂ It demonstrates strong thermal performance with low noise levels, making it a compelling choice for budget-conscious users.
➀ CyberPowerPC is upgrading its PC builds to include Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut thermal paste as standard. ➁ This makes CyberPowerPC the first system integrator in the UK to offer Thermal Grizzly at no extra cost. ➂ The configurator allows for upgrades to higher-grade thermal paste or pads for an additional cost.
➀ Cooler Master showcased its CryoFuze 5 thermal paste by creating a colorful landscape on a CPU. ➁ The thermal paste comes in six colors, but its practical use for cooling remains questionable. ➂ Proper application of thermal paste is crucial to avoid thermal issues, typically using an amount similar to a pea.
❶ Nvidia's AIB partners are allegedly using cheap thermal paste in their GeForce RTX 40-series products, leading to rapid degradation and overheating issues. ❷ Igor Wallossek's investigation revealed that re-applying better quality thermal paste resolves the overheating problem. ❸ The issue is widespread among Nvidia's partners, suggesting a common supplier of low-quality thermal paste.