Testing Continued
Since you
only have a few minutes before the compound becomes too tacky, be fully prepared
to mate your two surfaces before mixing. Then, press firmly
to set everything in place. I allowed 50 minutes for drying and that should
be plenty for typical computer applications. I'm estimating that this compound
should take approximately 24 hours to fully set and harden.
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Mix
Thoroughly
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No
Other Tools Required
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The picture
below and to the right shows that the compound did not hold a 13 lb case after
50 minutes. Creatively using a scale, I estimate that after less than an hour,
a surface area of 1 cm2 could hold 10 lbs. This equates to 64.5
lbs/in2 of holding power! Needless to say, "permanent adhesive
solution" is a well deserved name. Imagine covering several square inches
of heatsink area with this adhesive and attempting to pry it off later. Something's
gonna break.
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Press
Firmly To Set
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After
50 Minutes, Adhesive Broke @ 10 lbs.
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Conclusion
Where or
where were you Arctic Alumina Thermal Adhesive all those years ago when I
needed you? This is an excellent product that comes to the rescue of needy
tweakers everywhere. Or, if you just want to re-attach that pesky heatsink
(not CPU) to your older video card, grab a set. Mr. House's product receives
a 9 out of 10 only because it takes so long to dry. How many computer junkies
want to wait overnight to re-install their video cards? Also, it would be
interesting if a similar product could be created that would fit into a single
syringe.
William
Yaple
12/28/01
