Thermal Paste on CPU Holder...Is this bad?

cone0 · Mar 22, 2014

I am currently building a new PC and noticed that after securing the heat sink to my CPU some thermal paste is on the silver bracket holding the CPU in place. I do not know if the thermal paste leaked into other places it shouldn't be as I have not removed the heat sink to check. Every part is brand new, and the computer has not been started yet.

Here are two pictures to illustrate my potential problem.

1. I am wondering if this is a problem or not.

2. If it is a problem, what is the best way to fix it?

Let me know if I need to provide more information.

ex_bubblehead · Mar 22, 2014

You used WAY too much thermal compound. Only a rice grain size bit needs to be placed in the center of the heat spreader before installing the heat sink.

smartkid95 · Mar 22, 2014

make sure none of it is on the pcb or on any other surrounding components but if thats it and it hasn't been affecting anything than that should be fine

STACKS ON DECK · Mar 22, 2014

it doesn't cause much problem unless it leaks more . . apply thermal paste properly and not put extra paste .just put normal amount and don't overtight the cpu cooler

cone0 · Mar 22, 2014

I obviously made some type of error, and I realize that. I am wondering if I should remove the heat sink and clean the CPU. If I should then what should I clean it with?

zachparr2442 · Mar 22, 2014

use Isopropyl Achohol and if cleaning the motherboard make sure its 120% dried before powering up

STACKS ON DECK · Mar 22, 2014

a normal cloth peice with sone propyl liquid . or if without this if possible . . or only cleans the sides where it is leaking and then put back the cooler

Xibyth · Mar 22, 2014

cone0 :

You can get special cleaner for it, or use Isopropyl alchohol from any drug store or grocery store. Only use a little bit mentioned above. All its doing is transfering heat and filling the micro cracks and making the connection between the heatsink and CPU. To much actually insulates the processor and creates more heat. With thermal compound 'less is more'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRRWbQUqW1Y This is linus from NCIX (or linus tech tips). He gives great advice and reviews.

zachparr2442 · Mar 22, 2014

with the thermal paste i also put a bb size then but a zip lock bog on my finger and spread it evenly make to wipe the edge off i just barely cover the cpu when i can barely see the lettering

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