Building my first pc

Stevo_1990 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:22

Ive took the cooler off, Now ill need to remover then put more thermal paste on yes?

V F · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:25

I'm hoping this isn't a toothpaste moment.

steve258 said:
If you take C drive from another pc, unless the specs are very similar then it will simply give you a BSOD during windows boot up logo. That's the case for me 100% of the time. It may work, it may not, but it's always a good idea to re-install anyway for a new build, especially when you have a SSD.

That only happens if you're not thoroughly getting rid of any drivers before transferring.

Idleman · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:25

Stevo_1990 said:
Ive took the cooler off, Now ill need to remover then put more thermal paste on yes?

Yes. Uplaod a pic, so we can see how much you are using.

bremen1874 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:27

For reference I’m running a Z77-D3H with a 3570K @ 4.0 GHz and the stock Intel cooler. BIOS temperatures are:-

CPU Temp = 46
System Temp = 30

Stevo_1990 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:27

Idleman said:
Yes. Uplaod a pic, so we can see how much you are using.

Do I Put it on the cpu or the fan? when it came the thermal paste was already on the fan, but when I put more paste on I put it on the cpu like I saw in a video

caljburns · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:27

Do you really need to add more thermal paste every time you remove your heat sync even if its only been on for 3 minutes?

bremen1874 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:28

V F said:
That only happens if you're not thoroughly getting rid of any drivers before transferring.

It’s all irrelevant anyway. The question related to adding an EXTRA drive that had previously been used as a C: drive in another PC. Not trying to boot a new system from an existing install.

Stevo_1990 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:29

caljburns said:
Do you really need to add more thermal paste every time you remove your heat sync even if its only been on for 3 minutes?

I think when you lift the cooler the thermal paste serperates so you have to put more on.

bremen1874 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:29

Stevo_1990 said:
Do I Put it on the cpu or the fan? when it came the thermal paste was already on the fan, but when I put more paste on I put it on the cpu like I saw in a video

CPU. Large grain of rice size.

bremen1874 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:31

caljburns said:
Do you really need to add more thermal paste every time you remove your heat sync even if its only been on for 3 minutes?

You'd normally get away with it, but thermal paste isn't expensive so why not do it properly?

Stevo_1990 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:35

Can I use my finger to spread?

caljburns · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:37

I'm just a bit paranoid now because i had to eff around with my heat sync loads trying to get it to sit, i had to remove it like 3 times and i only had a tiny sachet of thermal paste and i don't have any more. For the record thermal armour on a motherboard may look cool, its a LIVING HELL trying to install a sizeable heat sync on it.

bremen1874 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:44

Stevo_1990 said:
Can I use my finger to spread?

You don't need to spread it, the pressure of the heatsink will do it for you.

If you do want to spread it use a plastic bag over your finger, or a credit card as a spreader.

bremen1874 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:44

caljburns said:
I'm just a bit paranoid now because i had to eff around with my heat sync loads trying to get it to sit, i had to remove it like 3 times and i only had a tiny sachet of thermal paste and i don't have any more. For the record thermal armour on a motherboard may look cool, its a LIVING HELL trying to install a sizeable heat sync on it.

If the temperature is okay, then it's okay.

Idleman · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:45

Stevo_1990 said:
Can I use my finger to spread?

I use an old credit card or something similar.

bremen1874 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:48

Idleman said:
I use an old credit card or something similar.

I don't bother. A sensible sized blob of compound in the middle of the CPU and normal mounting pressure works well enough. The coverage always looks fine when the cooler is removed.

Idleman · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:50

caljburns said:
I'm just a bit paranoid now because i had to eff around with my heat sync loads trying to get it to sit, i had to remove it like 3 times and i only had a tiny sachet of thermal paste and i don't have any more. For the record thermal armour on a motherboard may look cool, its a LIVING HELL trying to install a sizeable heat sync on it.

What cooler are you using. Never had any problem with my Sabretooth.

Idleman · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:53

bremen1874 said:
I don't bother. A sensible sized blob of compound in the middle of the CPU and normal mounting pressure works well enough. The coverage always looks fine when the cooler is removed.

Everyone seems to have their preferred methods, i suppose.

steve258 · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:53

Stevo_1990 said:
Do I Put it on the cpu or the fan? when it came the thermal paste was already on the fan, but when I put more paste on I put it on the cpu like I saw in a video

Stock cooler already has thermal paste pre-applied so you don't need to apply any more. But it's for single application only so once you remove you have to wipe off then re-apply. Ideally you'll want to use something like arctic clean or at least an alcohol wipe.

Also don't use the spread method, it will cause air bubble to form, according to the experiment done by others with a piece of glass and posted on youtube.

Idleman · 29 Sep 2012 at 03:54

How we doing Steve?