Thermal glue question

[Vsync]

Can the stuff, when put in a wrong way across the CPU
might lead to over-heating the cpu in any way ?

 

[JJB6486]

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm

That is how to properly apply thermal compund to a CPU core. IF you did it like that, it should be fine. If not, in what way did you apply it?

JJB6486

 

[Vsync]

well, i check that site earlier, thats what made me ask this question.

back when I put it on the CPU, (some white stuff that came with my fan) [not drugs..], i thought it should cover most of it.. so i used my finger to smudge the stuff onto the cpu.. and i didn't exactly used a thin layer i think.

 

[JJB6486]

Yes, that is wrong. You should only apply the paste to the small square core, and not to the entire heatsink or CPU. I would take the heatsink off, scrape the stuff off the heatsink and CPU, and reapply correctly, Your CPU will stay much cooler

JJB6486

 

[Vsync]

that was what i was thinkin to do

Should i use only 100% alcohol or 80% is alright too ?

 

[Sgt Shultz]

Have you used thermal GLUE or just paste?
Unless you are using an Artic Silver thermal paste then covering even the entire die will not hurt it, but will waste a lot of compound. I've tried using the instructions on their site, for both silver and zinc compounds, and my computer did'nt like it, even with lapped waterblocks.

I use a good smooth, not paper thin, layer of zinc to get my best temps.

 

[Vsync]

It was a cheap kinnda thing..
came in a little paper bag, so i just opened it and
used the white stuff that was in it