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    Re: Too hot.
    « Reply #15 on: October 22, 2009, 02:55:38 PM »
    Quote from: Geek-9pm on October 22, 2009, 02:33:46 PM
    There are many references to the use of thermal materials.
    Here is just one that considers use of a thermal pad or else thermal grease.
    http://www.heatsink-guide.com/compound.htm

    "You should apply a very thin (paper thin) layer on the heatsink with your finger before installing it. Don't use too much - the thinner the layer, the better. But make sure that the entire contact area between CPU and heatsink is covered; otherwise hot-spots can form."

    Exactly, to the letter what I did.
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    Re: Too hot.
    « Reply #16 on: October 22, 2009, 03:09:56 PM »
    I use an old fashion Silicone grease formulated for high power audio output transistors.

    I know it says:  "...apply a very thin (paper thin) layer...", but I think that's very misleading.  Just put a dab on the cpu and smear it around.  This is not rocket science!

    He even says:  "...In no case, a thermal pad and thermal compound should be used together...", but makes no point as to why.  That's because it's just not true and he can't back it up.

    It's your computer, you do what you want with it.
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    Re: Too hot.
    « Reply #17 on: October 22, 2009, 04:33:52 PM »
    Quote from: notme on October 22, 2009, 02:55:38 PM
    "You should apply a very thin (paper thin) layer on the heatsink with your finger before installing it. Don't use too much - the thinner the layer, the better. But make sure that the entire contact area between CPU and heatsink is covered; otherwise hot-spots can form."

    Exactly, to the letter what I did.

    Never use your finger...the natural oils in your skin break down Thermal Paste...

    Proper Instructions...
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      Re: Too hot.
      « Reply #18 on: October 22, 2009, 05:41:06 PM »
      Quote from: patio on October 22, 2009, 04:33:52 PM
      Never use your finger...the natural oils in your skin break down Thermal Paste...

      Proper Instructions...

      I in fact used a glove as there was a warning on the packet: "touching this with your skin will cause instant death" or similar but those instructions look good and I will follow those when the paste arrives.
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      Re: Too hot.
      « Reply #19 on: October 23, 2009, 09:31:53 AM »
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      Never use your finger...the natural oils in your skin break down Thermal Paste...

      And if you use Toothpaste...
      instead of Thermal Paste...    :o
      never use your tongue!
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      Re: Too hot.
      « Reply #20 on: October 23, 2009, 09:44:58 AM »
      Quote from: Geek-9pm on October 23, 2009, 09:31:53 AM
      And if you use Toothpaste...
      instead of Thermal Paste...    :o
      never use your tongue!

      Memory of an Elephant...... ;)
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      Re: Too hot.
      « Reply #21 on: October 23, 2009, 10:24:11 AM »
      I never spread the paste at all... just a little dollop in the center of the CPU. Heatsink spreads it around for me, which I believe is the idea. As long as you put the heatsink straight down rather then at a angle, in which case the paste might become unevenly applied.

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        Re: Too hot.
        « Reply #22 on: October 27, 2009, 02:10:09 PM »
        Finally my new paste arrived so I followed the instructions on artic silver and now it is not going over 40C any time and usually floats around 25C-30C on all cores. Thanks for all the help - fixed!
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        Re: Too hot.
        « Reply #23 on: October 27, 2009, 02:18:06 PM »
        I guess paper-thin is too thin?
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