Need help to decide the amount of thermal paste

[reconaddictor]

first time using 3rd party cpu cooler and noctua said about 4 to 5mm diameter of thermal paste. So, im still worry is not enough.

Note: sorry for the photo link problem.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

The links take me to the hosting site, no pics.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Its a bit too less, put a pea sized drop and spread evenly over the surface.
It should be around this much:

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After spreading it should be like this:

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Imagine the CPU as a valuable bread slice which you're preparing for a king, you've got a spoonful of jelly, so you must utilize it all and spread it evenly

 

[reconaddictor]

thank you for ur quick reply but i wanted to ask since i just apply the thermal paste yesterday night and was late night so i went to sleep without power supply. so i assume the paste is not dry yet which i can just lift up the cooler n add some thermal paste without cleaning n reapply again?

 

[MeteorsRaining]

It's always good to not mix up old and new paste, and since the amount you applied is so small, you can easily wipe it off and apply the new paste with ease. I'd advise to clean the applied paste first, no matter how new it is.

 

[reconaddictor]

Ok. Im still newbie in this thermal paste stuff. So anything that i can grab easiky to clean it?? I will post a new photo later once im off work. Please bear with me if u can ><.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

A good guide:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/333968-28-thermal-paste-removal-installation-guide

 

[reconaddictor]

Wow very helpful guide with step by step. Thank you so much. I probably will use the line method n spread it out to both sides to cover the whole cpu. If u dont mind, i will update u once im done with reapply.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Sure, I'll be waiting for updates.

 

[reconaddictor]

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[reconaddictor]

DONE! Hope im on the right side now

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Yep, looks real good to me

 

[reconaddictor]

all thanks to you. Thank you very much.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Glad to help