Lugia0529 Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 It seem that the method of applying thermal paste is depending on cooler right? Dot method are not suitable for cooler that have heat pipe contact on processor right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandreadstriker Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 There were threads in the past where we saw reviews of different ways of applying TIM and seeing how it looked through a flat piece of glass (I think it there was also an Intel video). Intel also specifies the best way to apply TIM on their different line of CPU's. This video maybe? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffK7L0Qj13Q&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_461720 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 This video maybe? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffK7L0Qj13Q&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_461720 Yup, that's the one. Though I don't remember that music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 It seem that the method of applying thermal paste is depending on cooler right? Dot method are not suitable for cooler that have heat pipe contact on processor right? It is true that Direct Contact coolers need a little exrta work. What I do is put some compound on them and then spread it manually and the wipe off. What you are looking for is the compound to get in the seams along the pipes. Make sure these are filled in before you mount. The with the bottom of the heatsink wiped clean, this will leave the compound in the seams, you use the pea method and you are fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigball1 Posted February 23, 2012 Posted February 23, 2012 It is true that Direct Contact coolers need a little exrta work. What I do is put some compound on them and then spread it manually and the wipe off. What you are looking for is the compound to get in the seams along the pipes. Make sure these are filled in before you mount. The with the bottom of the heatsink wiped clean, this will leave the compound in the seams, you use the pea method and you are fine. Yeah you dont want any air trapped in the gaps between the heat pips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d6bmg Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 ^ Air bubbles would be worst case scenario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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