Quote from: DF on January 13, 2021, 02:36:03
Wish AW would consider at least something high quality in paste.  If LM could be managed, even for a fee, that would be best.  Why wouldn't all vendors let someone add it onto the build cost since the at the factory application wouldn't be all that bad.

I, on the other hand, would be willing to pay extra to avoid liquid metal being applied. Sure, I would pay extra for a quality paste and a good application (or well finished contact surfaces for that matter). I'm no expert on this, but AFAIK, liquid metal compounds are not intended to be used long term. It's a kind of high performance, high maintenance solution for enthusiasts that constantly toy with their computers and don't mind risking their destruction. Over time, performance can significantly degrade (more than eliminating any advantage). They're not only conductive, but also corrosive (and they're difficult to remove once applied as they creep into other materials - you'd have to remove the contaminated material, e.g. by sanding). With Asus, I can proclaim it a marketing stunt. On the other hand, I would expect Sony to know better. Have they actually came up with a solution that will last? Only time will tell. It certainly doesn't inspire confidence in me.

Wish AW would consider at least something high quality in paste.  If LM could be managed, even for a fee, that would be best.  Why wouldn't all vendors let someone add it onto the build cost since the at the factory application wouldn't be all that bad.

So, just like the PS5, that has a massive aluminum heatsink, consumers needs to replace their unit every 2 years or so, or take it somewhere to reapply the TIM, right?

Oh, hell no!

Don't mind as long as it's high quality that I don't need to re-paste every year.