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How much thermal paste is too much?

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  • Thermal Compound
  • CPUs
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March 17, 2014 10:59:15 AM

I was told that putting too much thermal paste is bad for the computer. Can someone explain the logic behind this? Wouldn't a little bit more paste absorb more of the heat generated by the CPU? Thanks in advance.

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March 17, 2014 11:04:49 AM

do NOT put more than a pea sized amount on the cpu it will burn it up.
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March 17, 2014 11:08:59 AM

The purpose of the paste is not to absorb heat but rather to displace any air that might be trapped between the two surfaces preventing the air from acting as an insulator.
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April 9, 2014 6:07:59 PM

If its not coming out the sides then its good
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