So I have a i7-11700k and a EK basic 240mm AIO. I was using the pre-applied paste that it came with, and my temps were ok, but hot. I was getting into the 90s @ 4.5ghz on handbrake and this made me a bit jumpy. So I decided to reapply the paste with some thermal grizzly I had. Now when I do handbrake every temp instantly jumps to 100c and stays there. I tried re-applying the paste 4 times and I made sure it was spread on well and the pressure of the mount was good, but to no avail. I felt the pump and it's running, etc. I have no idea what to do.
My thermal paste is from December 2019, idk if that makes a difference or not, but I did notice when I checked the paste it looked really weird and blotchy. ... Is this a sign it's bad paste? Does anyone have any ideas? I just built this rig a month or two ago, and Im panicking at this point.
This is what the paste looks like after I applied a generous amount to it, tested it for 5 minutes then took another look at it:
this is what the paste looks like after I applied a generous amount to it, tested it for 5 minutes and went back to it
My thermal paste is from December 2019, idk if that makes a difference or not, but I did notice when I checked the paste it looked really weird and blotchy. ... Is this a sign it's bad paste? Does anyone have any ideas? I just built this rig a month or two ago, and Im panicking at this point.
This is what the paste looks like after I applied a generous amount to it, tested it for 5 minutes then took another look at it: