TIM Spreading vs pea drop?

Nada190 · Mar 14, 2014

I just got some PK3 and it came with a spoon, should I dab some on and spread it out or dab some on and put my CPU block on?

terry4536 · Mar 14, 2014

It really doesn't make that much difference. I've had good luck with the drop in the middle. The technique with a credit card should work, as well.

Someone Somewhere · Mar 14, 2014

By memory the spreading can cause you to get bubbles, while the blob forces it outwards, driving the air out in front of the paste.

Calculatron · Mar 14, 2014

Pea/Lentil sized drop will be more fool proof. Spreading can allow for air bubbles.