OK i should be all set now, i know somebody with some alcohol solution. I'll use that to get of the bit that was used in the factroy.
I'm gonna go for the blob method and let the heat sink do the work, seems the best and easiest way.
So after i put the paste on, do i just use the computer as normal or do i need to leave it on for a certain amount of time?
Nope,, just use it as normal. The heat from the CPU will work out the rest...
Arctic Silver Incorporated - Arctic Silver 5
"Also keep in mind that again,, you do not want to use too little or too much...Arctic Silver 5 does not contain any silicone. The suspension fluid is a proprietary mixture of advanced polysynthetic oils that work together to provide three distinctive functional phases. As it comes from the tube, Arctic Silver 5's consistency is engineered for easy application. During the CPU's initial use, the compound thins out to enhance the filling of the microscopic valleys and ensure the best physical contact between the heatsink and the CPU core. Then the compound thickens slightly over the next 50 to 200 hours of use to its final consistency designed for long-term stability.
(This should not be confused with conventional phase change pads that are pre-attached to many heatsinks. Those pads melt each time they get hot then re-solidify when they cool. The viscosity changes that Arctic Silver 5 goes through are much more subtle and ultimately much more effective.)
That is why, you should read the following,,,,,The 3.5 gram tube contains enough compound to cover at least 15 to 25 small CPU cores, or 6 to 10 large CPU cores, or 2 to 5 heat plates. At a layer 0.003" thick, the 3.5 gram tube will cover approximately 16 square inches.
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm
just to let you know i now have the artic silver on the cpu and its all back to normal. fan speeds have stayed constant and temp has dropped around 4-5 C. Thanks people
That's kind of how I did it, as the other methods seemed a bit fidgety, and AS5 imo is too gooey to use the card method. So after getting what I believed to be enough on, put the heat sink on and moved it about whilst applying pressure to flatten it out, and been more than happy with my temps so far.
To clean up CPU chip paste (of all types) I use cotton buds sprayed with Electronic Cleaning Solvent. One 400ml can lasts ages(Years for an average punter)! eg from Maplins/Radio Shack etc. REF:ECSP400D
http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/31344-ecs...ectrolube.html
I also use a magnifying glass to clear up any Paste that has liquified/leaked around the chip (on older-type CPU's.) which might short circuit various nearby bits etc
Usually spread the Arctic silver(Rice grain size on older cpu's, Pea size newer!) with tip of small screwdriver which is easily wiped clean!
(If the bottom of the heatsink is rough/badly finished I usually add a tiny bit more paste)
Last edited by neo101; 27 Mar 2010 at 09:25.
Pea wins, spreading with a finger can cause air pockets.
Thin line on one side works as well if you really want your finger in there.
Thermal Paste aplication guide and explanation - techPowerUp! Forums
has the lowdown
Everyone who said a very small pea shaped blob in the center of the cpu is right. The reason is because heat sink will spread it out evenly when the heat sink is applied. Over time, around 200 hours give or take, it will thicken and become stable, so it does not need to be spread out by hand for that reason too.
Arctic Silver Incorporated - Arctic Silver 5.
Arctic Silver, Inc. - Instructions
Has anyone used artic silver 5 on the chipset? A lot of chipsets now a days have heatsinks on them as well.
Put a pea sized blob on the middle and spread it around with a business card..
I'm sorry, but honestly,, I have to reiterate, that there is absolutely not one single solitary reason in the entire universe's of all that have existed or will ever exist to use your fingers or a card or anything else of any imagination when applying Arctic Silver 5.
However, one can apply it any way they like, it's really a waste of time and effort though.
And this may not be true for all pastes, cause there is a lot of pastes out there that just plain suck.
They are not all equal, and AS5 beats them all.
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