Artic Silver 5 vs Antec Silver 5

tanusgreystar · 01-31-2009, 08:45 PM

Is there a difference between Arctic Silver 5 and ANTEC Silver 5?? I have the Antec stuff, so I was just wondering if it's just as good. I was able to oc a E7200 from 2.55 to 3.17ghz on stock cooling and little air.

Tumbleweed36 · 01-31-2009, 08:52 PM

I am not familar with Antec Silver 5, so if it were mine, I would go for the original (not ripped off) Artic Silver 5.

I can't say anything bad about the Antec paste because I am not familar with it. However, it is unlikey it is the same (or as good) as Artic Silver 5 because of the patents that Artic Silver would have on that paste. That is my opinion.

Jebtall · 02-01-2009, 07:59 AM

Technical specs from the the respective websites are exactly the same, technically, it looks like Antec calls their stuff Formula 5 Silver Thermal Compound.

So my guess is that Antec probably licensed the formula from Arctic Silver 5 or maybe even just buys it from Arctic Silver and just repackages it as there own.

If you have the Antec product, I wouldn't worry about as it looks like it really is Arctic Silver 5.

Tumbleweed36 · 02-01-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jebtall

Technical specs from the the respective websites are exactly the same, technically, it looks like Antec calls their stuff Formula 5 Silver Thermal Compound.

So my guess is that Antec probably licensed the formula from Arctic Silver 5 or maybe even just buys it from Arctic Silver and just repackages it as there own.

If you have the Antec product, I wouldn't worry about as it looks like it really is Arctic Silver 5.

That could be a reality. There are some very good thermal paste solutions out there, but we have always used Artic Silver 5 as the standard for builders. That does not mean that something else will not do the job for your particular situation. The majority of computer builders do use Artic Silver 5, so if it is similar, I don't see why you could not try it and if you don't get the results, then change it.

tanusgreystar · 02-01-2009, 10:55 AM

Thanks guys!

7horeau · 02-01-2009, 11:17 AM

I replaced the white thermal paste under my heat sink with Arctic Silver 5 and seen no gains in temp control, if anything there may have been a slight loss.
The only advantage for Arctic Silver 5 is better marketing, in my opinion.

Tumbleweed36 · 02-01-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 7horeau

I replaced the white thermal paste under my heat sink with Arctic Silver 5 and seen no gains in temp control, if anything there may have been a slight loss.
The only advantage for Arctic Silver 5 is better marketing, in my opinion.

I don't doubt your results, different people apply things differently and that can make a difference. I would say that 90% of individual builders think that Artic Silver is the best of the best.

Is it?

Heck, I don't really know, but only speaking from being a computer shop owner/builder/seller and marketing computers in this community in which I live. We never put one together using anything else and it worked for us as it has most other techs and shop owners.

Have a great week.

01-31-2009, 08:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
tanusgreystar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Augusta, ME Posts: 139 OS: XP	Artic Silver 5 vs Antec Silver 5 Is there a difference between Arctic Silver 5 and ANTEC Silver 5?? I have the Antec stuff, so I was just wondering if it's just as good. I was able to oc a E7200 from 2.55 to 3.17ghz on stock cooling and little air.

01-31-2009, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,677 OS: XP Professional	Re: Artic Silver 5 vs Antec Silver 5 I am not familar with Antec Silver 5, so if it were mine, I would go for the original (not ripped off) Artic Silver 5. I can't say anything bad about the Antec paste because I am not familar with it. However, it is unlikey it is the same (or as good) as Artic Silver 5 because of the patents that Artic Silver would have on that paste. That is my opinion. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

02-01-2009, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jebtall Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 85 OS: xp	Re: Artic Silver 5 vs Antec Silver 5 Technical specs from the the respective websites are exactly the same, technically, it looks like Antec calls their stuff Formula 5 Silver Thermal Compound. So my guess is that Antec probably licensed the formula from Arctic Silver 5 or maybe even just buys it from Arctic Silver and just repackages it as there own. If you have the Antec product, I wouldn't worry about as it looks like it really is Arctic Silver 5.

02-01-2009, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
tanusgreystar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Augusta, ME Posts: 139 OS: XP	Re: Artic Silver 5 vs Antec Silver 5 Thanks guys!

02-01-2009, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
7horeau Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15 OS: xp	Re: Artic Silver 5 vs Antec Silver 5 I replaced the white thermal paste under my heat sink with Arctic Silver 5 and seen no gains in temp control, if anything there may have been a slight loss. The only advantage for Arctic Silver 5 is better marketing, in my opinion.