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what is the best way to apply thermal paste?

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what is the best way to apply thermal paste?

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MWong22
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firstly secure the processor in the mainboard processor socket.

then apply the thermal paste about 2x the length of a grain of rice on center part of the processor.

then secure with the heatsink.

do not apply too much as it may slipped onto the mainboard.

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idata
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Hi there,

A 'pea' size amount of thermal paste in middle (on top) of the processor should be ok.

Most Intel® fans comes already with the thermal paste already applied on the heatsink, this causes less trouble for people.

Cheers

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