Is this a good amount of Thermal Paste?

[Backtothere]

So I applied too much thermal paste onto my new noctua NH-D15 and had to wipe it off with 100% alcohol and some cotton swabs, I took some photo's of my new install, it looks like it belongs on the large end of the spectrum of Thermal Compound Applications but after wiping the edges none of the paste has gone over the edge of the processor.
I just need someone to clarify whether I have to re-do it using even less paste or whether that is fine and won't affect my temperatures.
BTW. I'd prefer not to do it again if I will only have microscopic performance differences as 100% alcohol isn't easy to come by seeing how it isn't legal for sale anymore.
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[ex_bubblehead]

That's fine. A rice grain size dab in the middle, press the heatsink straight down, twist slightly back and forth while applying a little pressure to spread it thin, then secure the heatsink. Do not remove the heatsink to check your work or you will have to start over.

 

[LucoTF]

Yes that's just about right, maybe a teeny tiny bit less but now that you've lifted it you'll need to wipe and reapply one more time

 

[vagrancyx]

just FYI, you don't need 100% alcohol..not sure where you're getting that from...91% is fine or whatever the standard is.

 

[Backtothere]

That's fine. A rice grain size dab in the middle, press the heatsink straight down, twist slightly back and forth while applying a little pressure to spread it thin, then secure the heatsink. Do not remove the heatsink to check your work or you will have to start over.

Applied it again, You recon this is better compared to the first picture, If so it's done.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

It's done. Secure the heatsink and enjoy.

 

[Backtothere]

For anyone who may be wondering the same question, you do not need 100% alcohol, 70-90% Isopropyl alcohol or Rubbing Alcohol works fine as well, I only used the old 100% stuff because you only have to wipe the bulk of the Compound off, the rest evaporates with the Alcohol within 30 seconds.
If your Grandparents didn't have it, then you won't ever have it.

 

[LucoTF]

It's done. Secure the heatsink and enjoy.

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