Arctic Sillver will void your AMD warranty. - Tech Support Forums

Theophylact · April 29th, 2003, 09:35 AM

So will a heatsink that isn't supplied by AMD.

In fact, they don't want you to use any grease at all -- just the thermal pad that comes with their heatsink.

mad1 · April 29th, 2003, 09:58 AM

suggested interface materials
Click on suggested interface materials in the left column.

mad1 · April 29th, 2003, 10:03 AM

Here is a copy of the information,

goldenbuddha · April 29th, 2003, 10:06 AM

This has been posted before

http://www.techimo.com/newsapp/index.pl?photo=2828

Good info still.....where on earth, how on earth do we go about buying "Shin Estu G 749" hehe

mad1 · April 29th, 2003, 10:34 AM

G-749 Thermal Grease

goldenbuddha · April 29th, 2003, 10:41 AM

I mean, heheeh can I go into compusa and tell the guy, hey man give me Shin Estu G 749 please.

thekingofpain · April 29th, 2003, 01:10 PM

Voids a P4's warranty as well...

cunokyle · April 29th, 2003, 01:18 PM

I think it may have alot to do that most overclockers use Arctic Silver or a simialar product so the manufacturer figures that if the processor was burned up it is due to overclocking as opposed to a faulty chip and this is one way to not have to replace so many chips. That would be my guess...since the pad that came with the processor works for the intended purpose of the processor.

ironforge · April 30th, 2003, 08:53 PM

What if you buy an OEM processor? Will you be able to purchase the AMD factory heat sink? hehe

I guess they are not as worried since the warranty is so much shorter for OEM than RETAIL?

RedFury · April 30th, 2003, 09:15 PM

Probably Ironforge. Chances are that most people don't buy the processor and immediately start over clocking it.

Still, I don't understand why they would be against AS3. My assumption is that products such as this are DESIGNED for the application they are sold for.