CPU Thermal Paste - How to Apply and How Much

[3D08]

I have a CPU as well as some thermal compound.

I want to apply the thermal compound to the CPU. What is the best method. My tube contains 1g of thermal compound. How much and in what way, should I apply the thermal compound.

My CPU specs: Intel core 2 duo 3.0ghz E8400

 

[RazerZ]

Apply a pea sized dot in the center of the CPU.

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rn0BqMyXBM"][/video]

 

[turbopiki]

Take a look at this - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-heat-sink-heat-spreader,3600.html

Videos on how to apply thermal paste :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rn0BqMyXBM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2p6Hk4IfqI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SST61g3hnIs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRRWbQUqW1Y

 

[d1rtydeedz]

I've tried a few different ways. I find the best is to put a very small amount in the center [read a few grains of rice] and then use a credit card to "paint" it on the rest of the cpu. You need just enough to cover the cpu as if you were painting it with a thin coat of paint. Cover all areas right to the edge and stop. Any over spill can be cleaned off using a q-tip and some isopropyl alcohol [at least 50% alcohol].

You got this,

d1rty

 

[Drakeblade]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2p6Hk4IfqI

This is a video that I recommend its a techquickie video. 4min and it tells you everything you should need.

 

[RazerZ]

https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Thermal-Paste-Application-Techniques-170/

It really does not matter which method you use. I prefer the pea/grain sized method since you use a small amount of thermal paste and you won't have as many air bubbles compared to spreading it across the CPU.

 

[Mr5oh]

Arctic Silver Application methods for applying thermal compound to Intel® CPU

I spread a thin layer over the entire CPU with a credit card personally, always have, never a problem.