Applying MX-1 Thermal Compound

Deadalus · 12 Apr 2007 at 20:36

Hi guys,

I was just wondering what the best method of applying MX-1 Thermal Compound is?

I've used Arctic Silver before and I've always used the method where you apply a dot in the centre and then press & twist the heat-sink on top. I've never been sure if I've used the correct amount!

The MX-1 instructions say to use about 8% of the tube - how am I supposed to know what 8% is?!

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

vincent1989 · 12 Apr 2007 at 20:38

how you've done it before, its what i do and i have no overheating problems

gt_junkie · 12 Apr 2007 at 20:44

Like that will be fine. Atleast then it's covering the area the core is under. I have also used the method where you spread the compound very thinly over the core or heatspreader. TBH the results are quite similar!

If the temps are good then you've done it right!

gt

Deadalus · 14 Apr 2007 at 01:34

Thanks guys.

chaosophy · 14 Apr 2007 at 09:42

MX-1 install instructions

though that's dated 2005.

maybe have a look at Artic Silver's instructions, as they show you different methods depending on your CPU type. As different CPUs have different sized/positioned cores.