Gelid GC Extreme Application

So, I get my CPU tomorrow and will be installing the fist half of things. Before I toss my water block on, I am curious re how to best apply this product. I have always used AS5 in the past and I usually spread it thin. But, it seems like the spread method has issues and the pea / rice grain size in the middle of the cpu method is just as / nearly / better than the spread method.

Further, a lot of posts I read suggest this TIM is thick and they heat it first. So, I am curious how I should go about things / seeking advice.

Also, what about the GPU? My EK block will arrive Wed. and I have never done a GPU. Here I wonder if spread / figure X / or some other method is best.

Thank you!

Follow the instructions that came with the product is my suggestion...

I got the same paste and the pea/rice method works if you twist slightly the cooler on the IHS. Now spreading the paste on the GPU dye is easier, done it to 3-4 different gpus, just use the spreader that comes in the package and you'll be fine.

EarthDog said:

Follow the instructions that came with the product is my suggestion...

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Well, it came with my EVO block. There were no directions. Further, their website, http://www.gelidsolutions.com/products/index.php?lid=1&cid=3&id=42&tab=1 does not provide instructions either, at least none I found with cursory examination. The .pdf you can download is just an ad type thing. And, in addition, there is no spreader with the EVO block, so that was why I asked to begin with. But, I suppose I can pull out the old trusty credit card!

The kit comes with a spreader. It is less viscous than Noctua's NT-H1. I would say apply it more than once with ever-larger blobs and remove the contact surface to check your work. Don't be surprised if the blobs spread out after you apply them. You may find that a 5-6mm blob extends to the entire surface of the cpu after squishing. But experiment.

ehume said:

The kit comes with a spreader. It is less viscous than Noctua's NT-H1. I would say apply it more than once with ever-larger blobs and remove the contact surface to check your work. Don't be surprised if the blobs spread out after you apply them. You may find that a 5-6mm blob extends to the entire surface of the cpu after squishing. But experiment.

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Yeah, I know the kit does. Just the block doesn't, or at least not mine didn't include the plastic spreader. But no worries. I will just apply via the blob method and recheck and see how it looks. TY ~