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Correct way to apply thermal past for my E8400?
- Thread starter Intellem2
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there is no reason to spread around the paste, let the heatsink do it with its own weight because the actual cpu core is in the middle, and since its small you don't even need to cover the edges or anything. just a small dab and thats it.
This is how i do it, some might think its too much.
(e8400) if you do it this way, make sure you have the line in the correct direction
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/Coreyhm1/DSCF2240.jpg
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm
If some pushes out from the edges it should be fine.. just don't go over kill. All you need is a little.
(e8400) if you do it this way, make sure you have the line in the correct direction
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s145/Coreyhm1/DSCF2240.jpg
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm
If some pushes out from the edges it should be fine.. just don't go over kill. All you need is a little.
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Oh wow maybe that is why i failed so much at overclocked my amd. I always spread it all over in a thin layer and left it as is.
I'm a noob. Oh well
now I know, so I can be pro! woot
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I used to spread a thin layer w/ a credit card...then I actually followed the instructions (go figure) and got a 2c drop. Thin layer is old school and apparently needs to stay back there.
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The correct way....is to place a small amount in the center of the cpu about the size of a grain of rice. NO MORE..that all you need.
Thinner the coating the better...if its coming out the sides you have way way too much thermal paste
Thinner the coating the better...if its coming out the sides you have way way too much thermal paste
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