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(based on 17 ratings)
Brand: Thermaltake
Located in: Computers, Components & parts, Cooling systems
Arctic Silver 5 is optimized for use between modern high-power CPUs and high performance heatsinks or water-cooling solutions.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.9 stars
(based on 17 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to install(12), Energy efficient(7), Quiet(4), Reliable(12)
Best Uses:
Gaming(11), Multimedia(6), Replacement(10), Upgrade(11)
Describe Yourself:
Frequent user(6), Heavy duty user(6)
Primary use:
Personal(11)
 
Kept my old laptop from being trashed!!!
By Hugh MannVerified Reviewer from Texas on 11/12/2009
Pros:
CHEAP, Easy To Install, Works Immediately
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
Repair
Describe Yourself:
Frequent User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

My 5 year old laptop had been dis/reassembled a few times to fix a power connector problem, but then it started shutting itself down right after the internal fans kicked into really high gear. It has an AMD 64 bit processor that always ran hot, but shutting down because of overheating was new. For [$] I figured that the Artic Silver was worth trying before tossing the laptop in the trash.It is a good thing that I followed the online instructions for applying the paste, because I would have applied a lot more than what was needed if I hadn't read them first. The results were immediate and amazing - the laptop runs substantially cooler, and hasn't turned itself off since.Now instead of tossing the laptop I'm installing Windows 7 on it; it runs MUCH faster than the XP Home SP3 system, and I expect to get several more years of use out of the laptop.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
WORKS FORTHE XBOX 360 RED RINGS OF DEATH
By ADG from Charlotte, NC on 11/1/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Reliable
Best Uses:
Gaming, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Infrequent User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

I FIXED MY XBOX 360 RED RINGS OF DEATH WITH THIS PRODUCT IT WORKS GREAT!!!!!!!!!

 
this is the bomb for ps3
By crax from cheebville on 10/14/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Cons:
Mome
Best Uses:
Gaming
Describe Yourself:
Infrequent User
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

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thermal
By efrain from puerto rico on 10/13/2009
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

perfect to fix ps3 yellow light

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
great stuff
By jay from florida on 10/12/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Energy Efficient, Quiet, Reliable
Best Uses:
Gaming, Multimedia, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Heavy Duty User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

i used this on my pc, ps3 and a friends pc.
they all have been made 20 to 30 degrees cooler then before i put this on.
i love this stuff. you have to cycle your system a few times before getting into heavy use with it.
because it needs to cure but after that you can leave your system on 24/7 if you want to.
the stuff sony uses is like wax it hardens and cracks and liquifies runs all over the place.
it should be illeagal to use a inferior thermal compound because most problems come from that.
i need to do it to my new ps3 and soon need to have to buy more. although radio shack is more expensive then anyone else with this i will be buying it at my local store.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
This stuff Pwns!!!!!!!!!!
By seanVerified Reviewer from Berwyn, pa on 9/29/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Energy Efficient, Quiet, Reliable
Best Uses:
Gaming, Multimedia, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Heavy Duty User
Primary use:
Personal

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

wow this stuff works so well I have this heavy duty gaming laptop and of course you could roast weenies on the back grill now it doesn't heat up whatsoever!!!!!!

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
CAN'T GET ANY BETTER!!!!!!
By beardenbulldog7 from Knoxville, TN on 7/23/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Energy Efficient, Quiet, Reliable, Strong, Thick
Cons:
Takes time to activate
Best Uses:
Gaming, Multimedia, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Heavy Duty User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

I honestly did not believe in this stuff at first, but it proved me wrong. I use this to repair xbox 360's, and it takes time to activate but once it does there is no stopping it. I used to use Dynex brand, but they all came back a week later and I had to switch to as5.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
very cool
By haru from SF, CA on 6/26/2009
Pros:
Cooled my cpu temp 10C
Best Uses:
Cooling
Describe Yourself:
Frequent User
Primary use:
Personal

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

This thing cooled my temps down a lot.

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

 
awsome product
By mr dosequisVerified Reviewer from queens,ny on 6/12/2009
Pros:
Reliable
Best Uses:
Gaming
Describe Yourself:
Frequent User
Primary use:
Personal

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

this was good i used for my xbox 360 red ring of death and it work on the first try. everyone should get it.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Stuff
By Jason BVerified Reviewer from St. Peters, MO on 3/28/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Reliable
Best Uses:
Gaming, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Heavy Duty User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

I originally forgot to buy this when I ordered all my parts for the new computer I was building. Ended up using the compound that came with my new Coolermaster V8 to install onto a i7 920. That was a mistake; temps were way too high for my taste and overheating on burn in tests. I was surprised to find out my local RadioShack carried this brand of thermal compound and ran out the door to buy it right away. Now my i7 920 CPU doesn’t overheat while over clocking from stock 2.6 GHz to 3.8 GHz

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Needed the upgrade.
By lightbulbVerified Purchaser from West Melbourne, FL on 3/13/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Energy Efficient, Quiet, Reliable
Best Uses:
Gaming, Multimedia, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Frequent User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

It is rated very highly.

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
I would buy this product again.
By jaylow 2020Verified Purchaser from Bronx,New York on 2/21/2009
Pros:
Easy to apply, Easy To Install, Energy Efficient, Reliable
Cons:
No comment, none
Best Uses:
Heat sink replacement, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Heavy Duty User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

i used this product to repair my "xbox 360"(heatsink problem),and let me tell you it works great!!. also,easy to apply aplicator makes
it more convenient,no mess.no cons.
excellent product.
i would recommend" Artic Silver5" for high power
CPU's.

[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Its the Standard for a TIM
By CliffroVerified Reviewer from Zanesville Ohio on 12/18/2008
Pros:
Effective, Reliable
Best Uses:
Gaming, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Frequent User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

Definitely the best for the job.It can be difficult to apply but still there is no other TIM(Thermal Interface Material) I recommend. And price wise(bought locally at RS) it compares to buying it online at Parts stores when you include shipping in the price. @ RS Stores its [$] and change, online at the only parts store I use anymore its [$], So there really is no reason to buy it online as long as your RS carries it. Especially if you forget to add it to your order when buying parts that will need it.

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
AS5 is the standard for PC building
By yoshiVerified Reviewer from Nanticoke, PA on 10/24/2008
Pros:
Cooler cpu temps, Easy cleanup, Easy To Install, Energy Efficient, High-quality transfer, Reliable
Best Uses:
CPU cooling, Gaming, Home build, Multimedia, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Heavy Duty User
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

AS5 is the standard for all PC builds and repairs. Even if a system has stock paste on it when i repair it, i always replace it with AS5 anyway, because that little extra bonus makes my customers happy. When i show them that the system runs 10c cooler than before, they can't thank me enough, especially if they're gamers. This stuff is mandatory for overclocking, whether you're using air or water-cooling, nothing works as well as AS5 for reliable heat transfer and longevity. I use it on EVERY PC i repair or build.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Product!
By Dan from Pittsburgh, PA on 11/24/2007
Pros:
Easy To Install, Reliable
Best Uses:
Gaming, Multimedia, Replacement, Upgrade
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

This stuff is amazing! It helps keep my Intel Quad Core Processor at minimum temperatures, and if you use the guide on Arctic Silver's site to install it, it's incredibly simple. One of the best Thermal Compounds for processors I have every used!

[0 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Dual Core needs this!
By NicknameVerified Reviewer from New Albany, IND on 8/5/2007
Pros:
Easy To Install, Energy Efficient, Reliable
Best Uses:
Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Frequent User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

The color is white and it's a must for dual core processors!

[2 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
This is some of the best ...
By h h from h on 3/31/2007

Comments about Thermaltake Arctic Silver® Silver 5 Thermal Compound:

This is some of the best cooling grease out in the market, its expensive and can't find it in all the radioshack stores, but it does it's job very well

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