Question : Can Silver Thermo Paste Burn The Processor

Hello guys,
I have one of those silver thermo paste injections and I've heard, that it is the best. But I wonder is there a danger in using it? I know that silver is a very strong conductor, stronger than copper and if you put it on the top of the CPU core it may begin to conduct between the pins of the CPU. Can this happen and what are the dangers when putting a thermo paste?

Answer : Can Silver Thermo Paste Burn The Processor

http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=39_&mID=127

"Since the MX-2 does not contain any metal particles, there are no problems regarding electrical conductivity or capacitance. Unlike other silver and copper compounds, MX-2 ensures that contact to electrical traces, pins and leads cannot result in any damage."

Yes -- that would indicate that this product is not "silver thermo paste" as referenced by the question, but would seem to be seem to be a ceramic based thermal paste.  Had the question asked about 'silver-colored thermo paste', that would have been a different critter.  So, I guess the answer would be 'not everything silver-colored is silver'... and all that glitters is not gold.

Point being -- no matter what, don't get the thermo paste on the CPU-pins.  It's intended for use on the interface between the CPU and the heat sink.