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Thermal Paste application process?

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  • Thermal Compound
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December 27, 2013 8:41:08 AM

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 :p . 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 :) 

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December 27, 2013 8:53:40 AM
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December 27, 2013 8:59:52 AM

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.
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December 27, 2013 9:02:21 AM

Carobthomp said:
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.


ok so blob method it is :) . Does the method apply to both cpu and gpu?
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December 27, 2013 9:08:39 AM

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.
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December 27, 2013 9:09:26 AM

RazerZ said:
Carobthomp said:
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.


ok so blob method it is :) . Does the method apply to both cpu and gpu?


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

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