Odd thermal paste paterns, maybe an uneven cooler?

[JamesHesse]

After cleaning out my desktop, I noticed that my CPU's T.I.M. had odd markings in it, it looks like there's improper contact between the CPU cooler and the CPU itself. I would love to learn about what's happening not only for the benefit of my system, but for my own knowledge going forward. Thank you to all those who help me!

-CPU: Intel i5-6600k

-Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40 fit white cluster (https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835214065&cm_re=ENERMAX_ETS-T40F-W-_-35-214-065-_-Product)

CPU TIM - http://imgur.com/a/rJ7CK
Cooler TIM - http://imgur.com/a/MEOhE

 

[CountMike]

That's usual thing with coolers that use direct contact pipes. If you are concerned about it you can apply some paste on cooler side and wipe it almost all off with a credit card so it just fills the small thin cracks between pipes and than apply paste on the processor usual way.

 

[JamesHesse]

That's usual thing with coolers that use direct contact pipes. If you are concerned about it you can apply some paste on cooler side and wipe it almost all off with a credit card so it just fills the small thin cracks between pipes and than apply paste on the processor usual way.

Thanks, I'll try that.