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Core i7 950 a bit warm

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Hey guys, I just built a new pc the other day with a Core i7 950 dropped into an Asus Sabertooth with a Cooler Master 212+ on top. I've been around tomshardware for a bit now, but sadly, this is my first time installing a heatsink :) 

So it's idling around 40 c right now and it gets upto around 46 after some Bad Company 2, but that's not satisfactory. I'm using an NZXT Lexa S case with pretty good airflow so i'm thinking that I made a rookie mistake applying the thermal compound.

1. any suggestion for how to apply it? ( i kinda had a mixed up blob :D  )

2. Can i redo/add thermal paste without removing the motherboard?

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the ricegrain method does not work optimally with hdt coolers, put a small line along each of the heatpipes then install, the dot method is only for flat surfaced coolers

xaira said:
the ricegrain method does not work optimally with hdt coolers, put a small line along each of the heatpipes then install, the dot method is only for flat surfaced coolers

so can i just use that method to modify the existing coating of thermal compound? I'm guessing complete removal would be messy..
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I have a i7 930 @ 3.8GHZ OC'd - Idle temps 38-44oC and 60-70oC under load.

This is due to room temperature, dust build up and if my door is open or not.

The limits are 100oC for these, and i have yet to see mine on a VERY warm day go above 70oC. Aslong as the load temp is below 75-80oC your fine.
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