How Thermal Compound Spreads (MX-2 Edition)

Not sure which method to apply? Watch how the compound spreads under the heatsink! Part 1 Video (more methods): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v... My theory on why spread method may not be the best: http://img.photobucket.com/alb... It is not necessary to cover the whole CPU/heat spreader. Because most of the heat is concentrated around the core area which is at the center. Hence the center of the CPU is more important. Download this ORIGINAL video in HQ: Link Remove. PM me for link.

Channel: Science & Technology
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: yaochoon

Length: 03:10
Rating: 4.837209
Views: 153569

Tags: thermal Compound Paste TIM Grease Spread Heatsink Method Arctic Silver CPU Intel AMD AS5 AS3 MX2 Phenorm C2D C2Q Core2 Core i7 Processor line pea clamp blob cross apply install cooling MX-2 guide best how heat sink

Video Comments

Mudux (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

so, the smiley method wins?

JRTayl0r (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

would spread (very thin) then small pea method work?

NotJoooe (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

ur like, a genius. what do you think of instead of applying it in an x or cross or pea, what about if u applied it as a swirl that way when the heatsink rests on top, it spreads all over? recommended? yes? no? thanks for all your help

GreatIntellect13 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@strainjar A Noctua nh c14 cooler with arctic silver 5

GreatIntellect13 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@NotJoooe re-apply. simple.

NotJoooe (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I always thought the spread method was the best.......... I am concerned about my cpu and gpu having every inch covered........ help?

strainjar (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

what method do you recommend for a 2500K with thermalright macho cooler and mx 4 paste? :)

randal0007 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@18iser lol The cores are in the middle.

Jamesey162 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@18iser yes they are... i.imgur com/7EGJ4.jpg

18iser (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@staphinfection I have quadcore cpu and the chip(s) are not at the middle bro