When it comes to improving your computer, many users take it seriously. Before making a choice in favor of certain components, you should read the advice of experts and reviews of owners. The i7 920 processor was chosen as the basis for the test assembly. This device is characterized by a quick pass through the critical temperature mark. Therefore, it was decided to use Coollaboratory Liquid Pro as a thermal interface.
The uniqueness of this material lies in the fact that it can easily be used as thermal paste. Liquid metal has an increased efficiency and, by filling all the voids, reduces the temperature by up to 10 degrees, unlike analogues from other materials. Its desiccation resistance and unlimited shelf life only add to its pluses. Liquid metal is an alloy of potassium and sodium, which is used to increase the level of heat transfer. Despite its promising characteristics, the manufacturer's pricing policy is quite democratic.
For a clearer idea of this material, let's give it a detailed description. The material used inLiquid Pro is the world's first heat transfer compound that is made entirely of metal alloy (liquid in consistency). At room temperature, it is a liquid that looks like mercury. It is characterized by the absence of toxic secretions and does not pose a threat to he alth.
Starting with the direct installation, you should do the preparatory work: wiping the processor and the base of the cooling system with cotton swabs, which are pre-soaked in detergent. Note that they have acquired a dark tint. The tested sample will be equipped with a new IFX-14 brand cooler. According to many, this is the best cooler for processors in this category. It is very important that its base has a ribbed appearance, so that the liquid metal can perfectly penetrate inside the ribs and increase heat transfer. The manufacturer of the thermal interface notes that applying it to aluminum surfaces is highly discouraged.
The first attempt to install a cooling system was unsuccessful. Liquid metal constantly rolled off the processor at the time of installing the cooler. It behaves in the same way as mercury. Our testers regretted not using the Liquid Ultra interface a bit. It has the same properties but has a paste consistency and is very easy to apply. It was decided to apply the interface to the radiator fins. It did not roll off the base of the cooler and did not group into balls.
During testing, the result was obtained at a peak of about 74 degrees. Our team decided not tostop there. With the help of simple manipulations, the largest cooler that could fit was installed on the radiator. All the bolts of the cooling system were tightened with great force so that the liquid metal fit more tightly to the processor. The temperature was in the range of 54-55 degrees when the system was fully loaded.
What kind of test without overclocking the processor? The temperature rose to 80 degrees, but the system still worked steadily and stably. The reader will certainly be interested to know what applications were tested. Our specialists have followed a well-trodden path: WinRar, 3dMax, and so on.
Games are a little more complicated. Some do not show the desired performance due to flaws in optimization, while others do not pull the processor. All streams were loaded at 90-100%. Summing up the above, we can conclude: liquid metal, as a material that increases heat transfer, copes quite well with its tasks. The efficiency of the action put it on a pedestal among materials that are designed to enhance heat transfer. Once again, we want to draw the attention of users to the fact that this material works great with copper coolers, but the greatest effect is achieved when applied to copper surfaces coated with nickel.
