"Setting" or "curing" thermal grease...................

[Primus462]

Hi,
I just recieved and applied Shin-Etsu x23 and now am curious if there is anything you have to do to make sure it "sets" or "cures"? I'm not sure if these are the right terms. I thought I read somehwere about running Prime95 for a while, but could be mistaken.

BTW - my temps have already dropped 3 degrees. Thanks!

 

[Primus462]

Cool. Thanks!

 

[cb62fcni]

Just make sure you let the system shut down and cool off occasionally. If you leave the computer on constantly the curing process takes a bit longer. You likely won't see a big change once the stuff cures, 1 to 2C max is the usual change.