Thermal paste.. Any pro tips?
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Very true. Unfortunately, in my experience it'll often decide to become not as effective just as it's under load and you're in a position to get hit by the lack of effectiveness.:/crimson5pheonix said:
Some people do lap [http://www.overclockersclub.com/guides/lapping/] their CPUs and heatsinks, but it's only worth it for extreme overclockers who're willing to endure (and able to reduce) the possibility of serious damage to their equipment to do so.
Even though the old paste is gone, you should carefully clean the surface with a small amount of high-purity alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove any small bits of residue. Give it a few minutes to evaporate completely before applying the TIM.
For normal application, a small dot in the center of the CPU will do it. Some people prefer to spread a very thin layer on with a toothpick, latex glove, or finger in a plastic bag to ensure even coverage. The idea is to spread the thinnest possible layer, which will fill in tiny imperfections in the metal surfaces. Mount the heatsink straight down and secure it normally.
Even though the old paste is gone, you should carefully clean the surface with a small amount of high-purity alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove any small bits of residue. Give it a few minutes to evaporate completely before applying the TIM.
For normal application, a small dot in the center of the CPU will do it. Some people prefer to spread a very thin layer on with a toothpick, latex glove, or finger in a plastic bag to ensure even coverage. The idea is to spread the thinnest possible layer, which will fill in tiny imperfections in the metal surfaces. Mount the heatsink straight down and secure it normally.
I'm pretty sure you should put it on a cracker and eat it. Post the scientific findings on youtube.
We here at The Escapist aren't much of the arcitectural type so I'm going to have to say this:
was by far the best answer so no need to chirp him.WrongSprite said:http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+apply+thermal+paste
No offence, but seriously, that words wonders
Simply remove heat sink, apply paste on processor surface so that its covered in pasted, re-attach heat sink.
DO NOT CONSUME
THE END
DO NOT CONSUME
THE END
Do not use thermal apoxy.
Other than that, google it. There is no technique here beyond different patterns to put on the same amount of paste.
Other than that, google it. There is no technique here beyond different patterns to put on the same amount of paste.