How much thermal paste is too much?

[Linnaeus]

I was told that putting too much thermal paste is bad for the computer. Can someone explain the logic behind this? Wouldn't a little bit more paste absorb more of the heat generated by the CPU? Thanks in advance.

 

[pfunkmd]

Watch this

https://teksyndicate.com/videos/how-apply-thermal-paste

 

[gregbattis]

do NOT put more than a pea sized amount on the cpu it will burn it up.

 

[Spectre694]

The purpose of the paste is not to absorb heat but rather to displace any air that might be trapped between the two surfaces preventing the air from acting as an insulator.

 

[Ibreakthings]

If its not coming out the sides then its good

 

[Mamie357]

I was told that putting too much thermal paste is bad for the computer. Can someone explain the logic behind this? Wouldn't a little bit more paste absorb more of the heat generated by the CPU? Thanks in advance.

You need only pea-sized thermal paste for cooling down your system. It will not decrease cpu performance. But, If it is too much, then you may face the temperature issues. For more details kindly visit this blog.