steveasorus Baseband Member Messages 74 Feb 23, 2007 #1 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?
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 Memberbot Messages 4,057 Feb 23, 2007 #2 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.
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 disgruntled ex-moderator Messages 6,956 Location probably on the lake Feb 23, 2007 #3 ^^woot yep^^
S Sora Renowned Budgeting Master Messages 4,153 Location Uniontown, PA Feb 23, 2007 #4 Yep hes right, a grain of rice is what they always say. Heh nice going.
R reckliss Daemon Poster Messages 566 Feb 23, 2007 #5 make sure when you put the heatsink on you twist it forcing the air bubbles out...
G GageMW Daemon Poster Messages 858 Feb 24, 2007 #7 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.
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.
J Jrod In Runtime Messages 337 Feb 24, 2007 #8 Always heard you're supposed to spread it thin with a razor blade...
G GageMW Daemon Poster Messages 858 Feb 24, 2007 #9 no, will only create more surface area/grooves. as said, squish for minimum bubbles.