P4 2.53 + As3?

[turbodiesel]

I am new to intel and have a question about applying AS3 on the CPU. I am familiar applying AS3 on Athlon cores, however P4's have a hole and heatspreader.

What area of the P4 should AS3 be applied on? I heard only the area with the engraving needs to be applied? Does anyone know the truth to that?

Thanks.

 

[Hawk]

I have 2 p4s and I apply all across heatspreader for maximum heat conduction.

 

[Disputant]

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm

You seen that page yet, hope it helps.

 

[AZN]

just apply it over the entire heat spreader... dont worry about the hole u can get some as3 in it u wont hurt it.

AZN

 

[lutjens]

The purpose of the hole is to ensure equalization of air pressure above and under the IHS during installation. Otherwise, the epoxy could blow out.

I cover the core fully (thickness should be thick enough so that you can't see the metallic IHS through the paste...