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Thermal paste

Evansd

Evansd

Evansd

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Bit of a noob thing but I have fitted a new ivy 3770k and I don't think I applied thermal paste accros the whole CPU. I remember thinking if I put a blob in the middle it will spread when I put the heatsink on.

I did purchase a better heatsink than the stock one and looking at the temps in the bios I seem to be hitting about 28.

Would you take off and apply some more?

Thanks
 
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You only need apply a blob the size of a grain of rice in the middle of the CPU.

That's what Ive done for many years with good temps :)
 
Evansd said:
Bit of a noob thing but I have fitted a new ivy 3770k and I don't think I applied thermal paste accros the whole CPU. I remember thinking if I put a blob in the middle it will spread when I put the heatsink on.

I did purchase a better heatsink than the stock one and looking at the temps in the bios I seem to be hitting about 28.

Would you take off and apply some more?

Thanks
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No that sounds fine. I get 24/25C at idle. Each CPU/paste/heatsink is a little different. What matters more is load temps and CPU voltage.
 
depends what paste you bought. I used the spatula with the Phobya HeGrease as it was very viscous.

I get 19 degrees with a h60 cooler in windows running at idle.
 
I've always applied a blob to the centre of the heatsink, then wrapped a finger in cling wrap and then manually spread the paste over the entire heatsink. I get it wafer thin, so that you can almost see through it. That technique has always given me the best cooling; even and extremely thin application for even and maximal conductance.
 
Bottle said:
I've always applied a blob to the centre of the heatsink, then wrapped a finger in cling wrap and then manually spread the paste over the entire heatsink. I get it wafer thin, so that you can almost see through it. That technique has always given me the best cooling; even and extremely thin application for even and maximal conductance.
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+1
 
I find odd that professionals like Skinee Labs in their testing apply far too much. When they take the heatsink off the TIM is oozing out of the sides of the CPU. Crazy and a waste of TIM considering how expensive some are.
 
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