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Recent #Thermal Paste news in the semiconductor industry

tomshardware
15 days ago

Stinky thermal paste emits acidic vapors, corrodes copper, 'glues' heatsinks to processors, and permanently damages coolers - SGT-4 TIM is a chemically reactive blend, finds investigation

➀ The South Korean-made Amech SGT-4 thermal paste emits acetic acid vapors, corrodes copper surfaces, and causes permanent damage to CPUs/coolers through 'ant nest corrosion'.

➁ Despite manufacturer claims of RoHS/REACH compliance, chemical analysis reveals its reactive acetoxy-curing formula reduces thermal conductivity by 30% and chemically 'glues' heatsinks to processors.

➂ Community backlash intensifies as the manufacturer dismisses evidence and attacks critics, eroding trust amid widespread reports of hardware damage.

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tomshardware
12 months ago

Adding ceramic powder to liquid metal significantly improves thermal qualities, claim University of Texas researchers

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.
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tomshardware
about 1 year ago

Cooler Master's TIM application is a work of art — firm paints CPU's IHS with a gamut of six CryoFuze 5 thermal paste colors

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.
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tomshardware
over 1 year ago

Nvidia GPU partners reportedly cheap out on thermal paste, causing 100C hotspot temperatures — cheap paste allegedly degrades in a few months

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.
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