After the input I get from this thread, I will be re-installing/re-mounting it for the first time (a friend initially built my pc for me) and I was just wondering if I should use the stock Thermalright Chill Factor III thermal paste or some left-over AS5? Which is better? Which do you guys recommend?
I see there are a lot of different methods for applying the paste, but does any one care to share their experience with me? Which method do you find the most effective? Is there a best way for my particular cooler?
It looks like the way it was done before (judging by the coverage and how thick it looked) it was just spread (thickly at that) on the heatsink & cpu.
I think this may have been responsible for some unusual temps I was seeing before I decided to revamp some of my parts, but I could be wrong.
I've never had to apply my own Thermal Paste, as with most other builds I've just had to mount stock h'sinks with it already pre-applied, so try not to read this like I'm a crazy person... lol.
I just like to research things thoroughly before I make any attempts at something new. It's completely in my nature to approach things as meticulously as possible, but the forums and it's members are doing a great job of loosening me up. (yea'... no pun intended.)
Anyway! Feedback is much appreciated.
I see there are a lot of different methods for applying the paste, but does any one care to share their experience with me? Which method do you find the most effective? Is there a best way for my particular cooler?
It looks like the way it was done before (judging by the coverage and how thick it looked) it was just spread (thickly at that) on the heatsink & cpu.
I think this may have been responsible for some unusual temps I was seeing before I decided to revamp some of my parts, but I could be wrong.
I've never had to apply my own Thermal Paste, as with most other builds I've just had to mount stock h'sinks with it already pre-applied, so try not to read this like I'm a crazy person... lol.
I just like to research things thoroughly before I make any attempts at something new. It's completely in my nature to approach things as meticulously as possible, but the forums and it's members are doing a great job of loosening me up. (yea'... no pun intended.)
Anyway! Feedback is much appreciated.