Heatsink Paste/Thermal Compound help?

Mr Arky · 1 Nov 2012 at 13:43

Before putting the CPU in our new computer we are making, it said before putting it in use some 'Heatsink paste'.
I posted somthing similar to this yesterday and someone told me that the heatsink paste I'm on about is actually called Thermal Compound or something?

Could someone please tell me if theres a difference between the 2?
Ans if theres anything I should be aware of when using it.

Thanks,

s452 · 1 Nov 2012 at 13:47

heat sink paste, thermal paste, thermal interface material and thermal compound are just different names for the same thing.

some coolers have thermal compound preapplied, especially coolers that come with CPUs.

if you need to apply your own thermal compound, jsut use a vey small amount, a pea sized blob should be more than enough.

Mr Arky · 1 Nov 2012 at 13:56

s452 said:
heat sink paste, thermal paste, thermal interface material and thermal compound are just different names for the same thing.

some coolers have thermal compound preapplied, especially coolers that come with CPUs.

if you need to apply your own thermal compound, jsut use a vey small amount, a pea sized blob should be more than enough.

Ok thank you, and would it be a 1 time thing?

ubersonic · 1 Nov 2012 at 14:22

A_Metal_Viking said:
Ok thank you, and would it be a 1 time thing?

No you have to replace it every 2 hours or the Vikings nuke you

(Yes)

Doctor McNinja · 1 Nov 2012 at 14:25

What cooler are you using (you might need to apply the TIM in a certain way)?

Mr Arky · 1 Nov 2012 at 15:04

ubersonic said:
No you have to replace it every 2 hours or the Vikings nuke you

(Yes)

****, wouldnt surprise me lols

Thanks

Mr Arky · 1 Nov 2012 at 15:05

Doctor McNinja said:
What cooler are you using (you might need to apply the TIM in a certain way)?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-053-CS

Pabl0 · 1 Nov 2012 at 15:12

From experience psu's don't offer the best thermal conductivity..

NoobCannon · 1 Nov 2012 at 15:27

Doctor McNinja · 1 Nov 2012 at 15:35

Demons UK said:
From experience psu's don't offer the best thermal conductivity..

We all make misteaks.

BrianB · 1 Nov 2012 at 15:40

Less is more with thermal paste in my opinion. A small rice shaped blob in the orientation of the cpu die is my favourite way to apply it. Tiny vertical rice shaped blob for my 3570K. Some coolers with direct heatpipe contact recommend you apply the TIM to the heatpipes though. Read the instructions.