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Adamm07x

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I just built a new machine Here are the specs

asus p7p55d-e pro
core i5 760 @ 3.6 ghz
8gb ddr 3 1600 mhz currently at 1704mhz
ati hd radeon 6850 oc 925/1200
HSF Cooler Master Hyper 212 plus
antec 900

I tried 3 methods of thermal paste application all with arctic silver 5.

Here are the results of my temps

Single dot in middle
HDT_TIM_Application_Center_Drop.jpg


Temps
Stock
Idle at 40c
full load prime 95 small fft's up to 80c


OC 3.4ghz
Idle @ 52c
Full load prime hit tjmax 100c *stoped then*

Method # 2

2 dots evenly across HSF
HDT_TIM_Application_Two_Drops.jpg


Temps
Stock
idle at 33C
Prime95 small fft's 68c

OC 3.4ghz
idle 45C
Prime95 small fft's 85C


Method # 3 <<<<<<<<<<<<<THE METHOD TO USE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
2 Lines spread across the aluminum
HDT_TIM_Application_Two_Lines.jpg



Temps
Stock
idle @ 28c
prime 95 small fft's 50c max


OC 3.4ghz
Idle @ 36C
prime95 62c max *over 30 away from tjmax

I hope this helps New builders as a lot of people wish to OC but don't know how to apply thermal paste, and most of the youtube videos i have seen involve your finger and a bag, or a credit card Both ways not good by any means.


I used this guide in creating this post. I decided i'd put some numbers behind the thermal paste application.
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=170&Itemid=1&limit=1&limitstart=5
 
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Nice. Thanks for that. About to order my first PC and build it. I have a phenom ii x6 1090t. I'd imagine the method would be different for each type of CPU. Going to read that guide in your link.

BTW, if you don't mind, can you peak at my thread? http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/300782-31-build-fully-compatible-couple-questions :D

Just need a few answers before I bite the bullet, although I'm pretty sure everything in my build is ok.
 
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^+1 This is the same method I've been recommending ever since I put my new build together with the 212+ a couple months ago.

Great to see someone went through all the trouble to actually put some numbers behind it!
 
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Thanks, it was quite a bit of work because i had to give each thermal paste design, a full week of regular computing, to make sure that full spread was utilized, TIM's get better after a few days load, the hot and cold causes it to expand and contract making the paste a more even layer each time.
 
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Why would you try 3 different methods of applying paste???

Why not follow the directions on the package? LOL

AS5 takes up to 100 hours to cure, which is why I would never use it. Try something like TX2 or TX3 that requires no cure and you get instant results.
 
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This is more of a tutorial. I wanted to help "new builders" learn about thermal paste and what it does.

I put numbers to different variations of thermal paste application, rather than worrying about the actual thermal paste, Also i Choose TIM's, because i find 100 hours not to be long, and when it is cured it is better then when you first put it on. It can also last a very long time.
 
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Posted on your build.
 
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