Thermal Paste application process?

RazerZ · Dec 27, 2013

So I'm in the midst of putting together my new build and I have an A6-5400k paired with a 9800GTX+. Now before you go on to say why would I do that I'll just say I got a lot of the parts really cheap

. Anyways the GPU is used and I would like to know which would be the best thermal paste application method, to put a small blob on there and press down or to put a blob on there and spread it around. I have heard things from both sides and noted that the spread application can create air pockets and the blob method can spill on to the motherboard.

Also I would like to know if different methods apply to the cpu and gpu.

The thermal compund I will be using is IC Diamond 7 carat.

Thanks

razor 10 · Dec 27, 2013

Vist here http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/howto_install_cpu_and_apply_thermal_paste and here http://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Thermal-Paste. Hope it helps

RazerZ · Dec 27, 2013

razor 10 :

hmmm alright looks like I'll be using the blob method. Only thing that I'm worried about is that the paste won't spread far enough due to the IC Diamond's thick viscosity.

Carobthomp · Dec 27, 2013

I prefer the blob method, as if it squishes out like to much sauce on a sandwich, you can always gently remove it when you see it after it's applied with a Q-tip, but if there are air pockets, that's hard to fix because you have to start from scratch.

RazerZ · Dec 27, 2013

Carobthomp :

ok so blob method it is

. Does the method apply to both cpu and gpu?

Carobthomp · Dec 27, 2013

I've never actually applied thermal paste to a GPU, but I would assume so. Just keep in mind that especially with a gaming rig, air pockets are bad, really messes with proper heat circulation. I would say blob would work fine, just do so carefully and be ready with a static-free device to clean up the edges quickly and accurately.

razor 10 · Dec 27, 2013

RazerZ :

Yup. Mostly they apply on processor since the area is big. But in gpu u gotta be careful

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