Hi guys,
Basically I removed the old thermal paste from my CPU (had this computer awhile now and the old thermal paste seemed to have dried up) as my computer had been overheating lately I figured this was why. I replaced it with some newer thermal paste spreading it evenly and trying to ensure...
After reading some good reports on Shin Etsu thermal paste, I bought some, but am having a lot of problems with getting it to spread properly. It tends to clump together, and when forcing it out, it leaves such a thin covering that the lettering on the CPU is still plainly visible.
I'm about to...
Hey guys,
So I was hoping to get some clarification (as well as personal opinions) on thermal paste application.
I have heard many different ways of applying thermal paste, and I am guessing they all work.
The real question is, how MUCH?
I just have a feeling I put on TOO much on my new...
Can anyone post a proper step-by-step guide on how to change thermal paste on a mobo with a v10 Cooler Master Fan :p
screenshots and vids are really going to be helpful ;)
This isn't that important, all it is is that I'm worried.
It was my first time round putting thermal paste onto a cpu, and i sort of used an entire 3.5g syringe of arctic silver 5 underneath a zalman9700.
Yes some did come over the sides, wiped it off, I'm guessing there is a layer inbetween...
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