Just fitted a replacement P4 Socket 478 Northy and it was idling at 70 deg! When I removed it hardly any of the thermal paste had transferred to the fan heatsink. How much thermal paste ( Servisol Silicone) should I apply. I simply smeared it on with my finger but only a thin layer!
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How much thermal paste?
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Thanks for all the helpful comments.
I am now wondering if, for some reason, the HSF wasn't seating properly it would be poosible for it not to contact the CPU even though the white retaining clips were in the locked position? All the clips appeared to be in place ok but I cannot think of any other explanation for the HSF, even with a thermal pad, not contacting the CPU.
I am now wondering if, for some reason, the HSF wasn't seating properly it would be poosible for it not to contact the CPU even though the white retaining clips were in the locked position? All the clips appeared to be in place ok but I cannot think of any other explanation for the HSF, even with a thermal pad, not contacting the CPU.
Is it ok to use meths or nail varnish remover to remove thermal paste residue from pcu and hsf? I went to a chemist to get some Isoprophyl Alcohol but you have to buy 500ml! My local pc shop doesn't stock it and suggested simply scraping it off with a credit card.