Thermal paste isn't drying
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Sakkura
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It's not glue, and it's not really supposed to dry out.
All it does is ensure that small irregularities in the surface of the heatsink and CPU are not filled with air, which impedes the transfer of heat. It's not there to hold the cooler in place.
All it does is ensure that small irregularities in the surface of the heatsink and CPU are not filled with air, which impedes the transfer of heat. It's not there to hold the cooler in place.
Mr5oh
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In fact you moving you has will likely have a negative affect on it's cooling.
Apply it and leave it alone. If you have messed with it much, I'd stress test it. If you temps are higher than what most people get, I'd clean it off, reapply, and don't mess with it. You'll probably find you have lower temps.
Apply it and leave it alone. If you have messed with it much, I'd stress test it. If you temps are higher than what most people get, I'd clean it off, reapply, and don't mess with it. You'll probably find you have lower temps.
sarwar_r87
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Why would u think its a glue. It's called paste. You can't use your tooth paste to glue things, nor does tooth paste dry you.
mjslakeridge
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My tooth "paste" is not allowing my upper and lower teeth to stick together! What am I doing wrong?
sarwar_r87
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You need to wiggle it gently. Make sure not to bend the teeth.
Just like when a CPU gets stuck to a cooler.
Good luck !
Just like when a CPU gets stuck to a cooler.
Good luck !
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