i7 4790k thermal paste

ImMrChubs

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Im currently upgrading my system now and im stuck with applying thermal paste because im not quite sure if i still need to apply thermal paste to the heatsink or just on top of the cpu. Any advice would very appreciated.
 

lifespill

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I personally spread thermal paste on the heatsink and then plug on the cpu.I dont think there's a specific reason to spread it on the cpu,cause only the contact area between heatsink-cpu transfers the heat.