The processor is a similar story - all the components in the middle should be covered with thermal grease. Of course, the layer should be just thick enough to keep air from reaching the metal components. The middle of the processor will be the coolest part when the computer is running, which means the risk of condensation is considerable.
The prepared Pentium 4 can now be inserted into the socket. The "gunk" is almost invisible in this position.
Now you have to prepare the last insulating pad. You will be gluing another heating foil to this pad.
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Patrick Schmid was the editor-in-chief for Tom's Hardware from 2005 to 2006. He wrote numerous articles on a wide range of hardware topics, including storage, CPUs, and system builds.
