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BEFORE applying Make sure you heat the tube first. The simplest way to do this is to insert the tube under your armpit for 5 mins so the heat of your body warms up the paste.
Note: I hope you do not need a photo of this? :rock:
Application METHOD!
Proper application is critical to optimum performance. Squeeze, onto the center of the CPU, an amount of IC Diamond compound about the size of a pea (5.0mm to 5.5mm or approximately .2ml on the syringe) on the center of the CPU where heat is most concentrated. Place the heat sink on the CPU and press it down to spread IC Diamond over the CPU's surface, (caution: do not remove the sink to check the spread as it will introduce air into the joint). Clamp the heat sink and power up the PC.
Note, the 5.5mm example relates to a 30mm X 30mm square size. For larger or smaller square sizes you would ratio the amount i.e. 15mm X15mm = 2.75mm 1/2 pea size
EDIT: For Larger CPU'S such as 2011 pin please use the FIVE-POINT Blob METHOD!
Note centre blob I have used a tiny bit more than needed, however the method is still acceptable.
Application method on SMALL GPU CORES!
ek water blocks RECOMMEND THIS METHOD for larger GPUS IHS......
However we feel that this is a horrific waste of TIM. Instead please use the 5-point method as shown with the 2011 pin CPU-just vary the amount that is used.
UPDATE: ON Graphics cards with a LARGE GPU IHS such as this old GTX260
PLEASE USE THIS METHOD!
We find this way MUCH more effective and saves on paste.
Note: I hope you do not need a photo of this? :rock:
Application METHOD!
Proper application is critical to optimum performance. Squeeze, onto the center of the CPU, an amount of IC Diamond compound about the size of a pea (5.0mm to 5.5mm or approximately .2ml on the syringe) on the center of the CPU where heat is most concentrated. Place the heat sink on the CPU and press it down to spread IC Diamond over the CPU's surface, (caution: do not remove the sink to check the spread as it will introduce air into the joint). Clamp the heat sink and power up the PC.
Note, the 5.5mm example relates to a 30mm X 30mm square size. For larger or smaller square sizes you would ratio the amount i.e. 15mm X15mm = 2.75mm 1/2 pea size
EDIT: For Larger CPU'S such as 2011 pin please use the FIVE-POINT Blob METHOD!
Note centre blob I have used a tiny bit more than needed, however the method is still acceptable.
Application method on SMALL GPU CORES!
ek water blocks RECOMMEND THIS METHOD for larger GPUS IHS......
However we feel that this is a horrific waste of TIM. Instead please use the 5-point method as shown with the 2011 pin CPU-just vary the amount that is used.
UPDATE: ON Graphics cards with a LARGE GPU IHS such as this old GTX260
PLEASE USE THIS METHOD!
We find this way MUCH more effective and saves on paste.
