new proc/as5?

[steveasorus]

Im getting a new c2d on sunday and im not going to use the stock heatsink. just wondering what is a good amount of as5 to put on my proc?

 

[Elbatrop1]

The blob that you squeeze out should be approx the size of a cooked grain of rice. Put this blob in the middle of the CPU.

Make sure that you don't smear the AS5 on with a credit card or whatnot. Supposedly, not smearing it helps to prevent air bubbles from forming.

 

[Nagasama]

^^woot yep^^

 

[Sora]

Yep hes right, a grain of rice is what they always say. Heh nice going.

 

[reckliss]

make sure when you put the heatsink on you twist it forcing the air bubbles out...

 

[steveasorus]

Bump for more suggestions?

 

[GageMW]

yea, that's pretty much it. a rice sized drop is all you need, more actually hurts performance.
if you really want great heat transfer, you can lap the heatsink first.
I would only recommend doing so if you're somewhat technically savvy though.

 

[Jrod]

Always heard you're supposed to spread it thin with a razor blade...

 

[GageMW]

no, will only create more surface area/grooves.
as said, squish for minimum bubbles.

 

[steveasorus]

OK thanks to all who posted.