Tom's Hardware: Topic General X3 720 OC Question
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| VinnyChase wrote : I'm leaning heavily toward a modest - 10-20% - overclock of the CPU, but am unsure if I will do it soon after the completion of my build. I'm a little scared of messing up the installation of the AMC and especially using thermal compound. Would it be prudent to install the AMC before installing the motherboard, regardless if I overclock right away? |
Yes, if your case allows you to install the CPU and heat-sink before installation of the motherboard. Clearance is the only issue. On some aftermarket heat-sinks and fans they are to large in some cases to clear while attached to the motherboard. Let us know. On the thermal paste put a drop the size of a piece of rice in the center of the CPU and then attache your heat-sink. The pressure will spread out the thermal-paste. 
Message edited by AGirlsBuild on 08-28-2009 at 08:26:00 AM
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