H60 Thermal Compound

Well, I have never applied thermal compound before. haha. I know all I need is about the size of a grain of rice, so I think I might apply my new stuff just to get some experience.

Also, just one more question about the H60, I have it and on the motherboard bracket there is a piece of plastic. I don't know if I am supposed to take it off, as I would have to cut it off. Should I leave it on or take it off? I stink I will leave it on, but I don't want it to melt when the CPU gets hot.

Grain of rice might be a bit too much...but a good reference. I always put a dab in the middle of my CPU and then spread evenly using my finger inside a plastic baggie or plastic wrap (keeps fingers clean and no oil from my hands on the hardware). Check YouTube- there are plenty of good videos on how to apply thermal paste...and a handful of ways to do it.

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I'm not exactly sure what you mean...can you post a link or a pic?

yeah, sure, just a second.

read this you find how to install the h 60 the correct way http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-r...

http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l588/HostileDonit/?...

That should work.

Those appear to be adjustable standoffs for the backplate...you'll want those on and they won't melt.

No, not the sand offs. Those are metal, but look down by my thumb. I pulled it off a but so you could see it.

if the bracket is metal that could be use as isolation on the motherboard

what does an insolation do?

protecting contact from metal parts and electrical hazards specialy that the bracket goes on the back off the motherboard

Yeah, leave that on as well- it prevents shorting of the backplate against the back of your motherboard. If you removed this, your MB would short out against the backplate...lots of people have made this mistake.

Leave it on.

Thanks a bunch you guys!

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