replacing cpu thermal paste

[1337mode]

replacing thermal paste on amd fx-8320 which is in a http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4591#ov with a the cooler is http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-liquid-cooler/seidon-120m/

 

[i7Baby]

Power off. Put your PC on it's side. remove the side panel.

Remove the cooler.

Clean all the old paste off the cooler and the CPU (leave in the socket) with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Put a pea size drop of new thermal paste (eg Arctic Silver 5 or MX4) in the center of the CPU and put the cooler back on.

 

[1337mode]

i have the mother board completely removed also anything to avoid when doing this

 

[NascarBoy119]

i have the mother board completely removed also anything to avoid when doing this

Just avoid getting any thermal paste on the motherboard. I usually find it best to apply the paste either in a 'x-shape' or a 'pea-shape' on the CPU. After it's applied, just put the cooler back on and press lightly on it to spread the paste.

 

[Narcissistic_Martyr]

Since you didn't mention what exactly you wanted to know, I'll just list everything. Forgive me if it's a bit low level for you.

Things you'll need

1) 90+% Isopropyl alcohol or 95+% Lab grade ethanol
2) Thermal Paste (I use MX4 these days)
3) Anti-static wrist strip (nice to have but not essential)
4) Q-tips
5) Dental Floss (possibly)

Directions

1) Power Down PC
2) Switch PSU switch to off or "0"
3) Unplug PSU from wall
4) Gently remove the cooler with a slight push or twist.
5) If it won't come off easily, soak the dental floss in the IPA and then place it at one corner of the cooler and gently saw it back and forth until the cooler comes off.
6) Stick the Q-tip in the IPA and thoroughly remove the paste
7) Once both CPU and Cooler are clean and dry, apply a pea sized amount of thermal paste in the middle of the CPU and put the cooler back on
8) Secure cooler to motherboard
9) Start computer and check temperatures using the program of your choice
10) If everything is good, grab a beer and consume it.