Installing an aftermarket CPU cooler

ViperRSA · Oct 15, 2016

I recently bought an intel Core i7 4790 for my new pc, however it did come with a stock cooler. I was thinking about buying something like this: http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/hyper-212x/

I just have a few questions: Will I need to apply thermal paste before installation? And if yes, what is the best method of applying the thermal paste?

Thanks.

kanewolf · Oct 15, 2016

You should apply thermal paste. There are lots of methods. None are "perfect", you can use the "bb sized drop in the middle, and a credit card to distribute it, you can use a finger in a plastic sandwich bag to distribute it. The goal is a thin, uniform layer, kind of like a paint job.

The bigger issue is that you may have to swap the backing plate on the back side of the motherboard. If you haven't installed the motherboard then it is trivial, if you have installed already, then you may have to pull the motherboard to install the back plate.

kanewolf · Oct 15, 2016

The Hyper 212X comes with thermal paste and instructions on applying. You can get more expensive, or fancier paste. It will drop temps a few deg C. I don't think it is that big a deal, but I don't OC and don't game. Watch a few youtube vids on thermal paste application. Probably Coolermaster has one...

Karadjgne · Oct 15, 2016

http://www.overclock.net/t/1322128/guide-installing-cooler-master-hyper-212-evo-plus-x-on-sockets-775-115x-1366-2011-v3-am2-am3-fm1-fm2

The hyper212 isn't the easiest cooler to install and can be a real pain at times to get right. So don't get frustrated if it's just not going your way, this is very common with that cooler.

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