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Incorrect thermal paste application technique
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UPZCizlwwck
Play time 10:00
unfortunately that is often done at Dell factory assembly line too.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UPZCizlwwck
Play time 10:00
unfortunately that is often done at Dell factory assembly line too.
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JOcean
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February 25th, 2024 23:32
That is a substantial amount of paste. I thought he might stop with one line but no...more is better right...umm maybe if you work for arctic.
redxps630
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February 26th, 2024 00:57
They apply the paste like cream cheese or guacamole.
JOcean
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February 26th, 2024 03:15
@redxps630 Now that was funny...!
redxps630
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March 3rd, 2024 02:05
this video shows the correct amount of paste
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wz7LAHn9u8Y
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March 3rd, 2024 03:05
While the amount is suitable, that droplet of paste may or may not be spread evenly, depending on how the heatsink screws and angles being fastened. I think to be correct in amount of paste will also depend on the application technique, the CPU type and the heatsink surface. For example, a Xeon gold is 3 times the size of a Core-i CPU and is very wide with rectangular shape. To ensure the paste can cover most surface, I have to use credit card to spread a razor thin layer of paste, similar to a factory pre-applied paste. For heatsink, on some old Precision models, the heatsink has rough surface with in-lay copper pipes. It requires to apply some amount of paste to fill the gap before attaching to the CPU.
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March 3rd, 2024 04:00
Just make sure your thermal paste is electrically non-conductive . . . then you can be a little more aggressive with the application.
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March 3rd, 2024 04:05
It is like cooking there are many good techniques. In the end benchmark test is gold standard.