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Thermaltake Intros TG-30 and TG-50 Thermal Compounds with Honeycomb Pattern Stencil

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2020/08/10 23:01:52 (permalink)
https://www.techpowerup.com/270855/thermaltake-intros-tg-30-and-tg-50-thermal-compounds-with-honeycomb-pattern-stencil-applicators
 
Thermaltake today rolled out the TG-30 and TG-50 thermal interface materials. Both appear to be silver particle-based viscous compounds, although the company did not put out their composition. Both the TG-30 and TG-50 come in 4 g syringes. The TG-30 offers thermal conductivity of 4.5 W/m-k, while the TG-50 offers 8 W/m-k.

A unique selling point with the two is the inclusion of a honeycomb pattern stencil and a tiny spatula, which lets you apply the paste onto your CPU IHS in a neat honeycomb pattern for a Thermaltake-recommended Z-height of the application, and uniform spread under pressure from the cooling solution. Thermaltake also includes two alcohol rubs for clearing out its compound from the IHS and cooler. The company didn't reveal pricing of the two.
 
In my opinion this is not a fool proof method of application but it should result in an even distribution of the thermal compound. 
 
 



 


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    Re: Thermaltake Intros TG-30 and TG-50 Thermal Compounds with Honeycomb Pattern Stencil 2020/08/10 23:14:33 (permalink)
    I don't know, might as well just spread it completely on.
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    Re: Thermaltake Intros TG-30 and TG-50 Thermal Compounds with Honeycomb Pattern Stencil 2020/08/11 05:19:31 (permalink)
    The honeycomb stencil is a gimmick. But if it creates enough curiosity to drive sales, it will be a successful gimmick.

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    Re: Thermaltake Intros TG-30 and TG-50 Thermal Compounds with Honeycomb Pattern Stencil 2020/08/11 10:15:11 (permalink)
    ty_ger07
    The honeycomb stencil is a gimmick. But if it creates enough curiosity to drive sales, it will be a successful gimmick.

    Amen



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    Re: Thermaltake Intros TG-30 and TG-50 Thermal Compounds with Honeycomb Pattern Stencil 2020/08/12 06:57:48 (permalink)
    Amazing looking air pocket maker.  Great job TT.  Who's dumb idea did you steal this from?

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    Re: Thermaltake Intros TG-30 and TG-50 Thermal Compounds with Honeycomb Pattern Stencil 2020/08/12 07:19:28 (permalink)

    the air-pocket introducer has a wonderful ring to it ..... 
     
    marketing gimmicks should at least try to explain why this is a good idea , even if it's a lie.

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    Re: Thermaltake Intros TG-30 and TG-50 Thermal Compounds with Honeycomb Pattern Stencil 2020/08/12 07:31:37 (permalink)
    GTXJackBauer
    Amazing looking air pocket maker.  Great job TT.  Who's dumb idea did you steal this from?


    There shouldn't be any air pockets.  When you have 50 pounds of pressure on each square inch, that stuff squeezes out flat as a pancake.  Since air is less viscous and less massive than the thermal paste, the air flows out first.
     
    The honeycomb pattern will literally do absolutely nothing.  Nothing positive.  But nothing negative either.

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