should the layer be thick enough that the paste put on the cpu and Heatsink will touch?
also, if my cpu already has the 4 circular pads on it do i need still put the corresponding 4 pads on the heatsink?
thank you
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should the layer be thick enough that the paste put on the cpu and Heatsink will touch?
also, if my cpu already has the 4 circular pads on it do i need still put the corresponding 4 pads on the heatsink?
thank you
I'm assuming you are talking AMD with the pad talk. You only need one set of pads. Also, you only need to put one layer of ceramique on the core, none on the hs, but you might want to rub some into the base of the hs. Yes, you want to have the ceramique fill the space between the hs and cpu, but you want to also keep it as thin as possible while doing that.
Arctic's site says to just put a dab on the core. To me, that doesn't make sense, but who am I question Artic?:D:eek:
It sounds like you're using a Thermalright heatsink. Which one are you using?
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this is what the official instructions says:
Stick the four static free rubber pads onto the heat sink base (note the four punch holes.) Since the narrow heat sink base will go between the black rubber stands on processor, the cutomized circular pads will serve as rubber stands on AMD processors.
-it seems as if it instructs to use both the cpu pads and HS pads
yeah.... thermalright slk 900 a
should i clean the core with alcohol before application?
also what should i use to spread the paste on the core?
When in doubt, follow the manufacturers instructions. Sorry for the bad info.
However, make sure the hsf is actually touching the core. It needs to be tight and the thermal goo layer needs to be as thin as possible.
Use a thin layer on the core and do not touch the core between cleaning it and applying the thermal compound.
After this, make sure to do the same for the heatsink. However, instead of applying it, you want to get a lint-free cloth and put a tiny bit on the heatsink then rub it into the heatsink with the cloth.
the site says to use a coffee filter, about to go to the store...is there something better i could buy as a "lint free cloth"?
old cotton shirts usually work.Quote:
Originally posted by eon
the site says to use a coffee filter, about to go to the store...is there something better i could buy as a "lint free cloth"?
I think most of the stuff you can find at home though.
Razor blades? Most people keep them in their toolbox.
Coffee filters? Most people have a coffee machine at home or at least a friend owns one and would be willing to spare a coffee filter.
Personally, I like the microfiber cloths that places like sunglass hut sell, but they're a bit on the pricey side.Quote:
Originally posted by CrawlingEye
old cotton shirts usually work.
Usually, I've used cheese-cloth but I don't think there will be much of a difference.Quote:
Originally posted by masteraleph
Personally, I like the microfiber cloths that places like sunglass hut sell, but they're a bit on the pricey side.
i just tear off a piece of stiff paper... usually inserts from tv guide... always works good for me
WAIT. DO NOT, i reapear, DO NOT use both sets of little rubber feet. This will create too much off a gap between the core and the heatsink and will not make proper contact. Use only one set of feet, preferably, the cpu set. The are only there to hold it up so you dont crush the core. If you use both sets, your cpu will very likely burn.
Wait, I am trying to install my slk-900a too. Why did they include those pads with it then?
coffee filters work great because they are both cheap and readily available. Plus they are basically disposable.
They gave me pads too with my slk-800, I assume they are just incase the original pads fall off or somehow get damaged. I agree you shouldn't use both, too much of a chance of creating a gap.
I wouldn't use that. Gloss paper will hold finger grease which on a tiny core is pretty bad. Aside from that, there's ink on the paper which can't be good either.Quote:
Originally posted by tituswolf
i just tear off a piece of stiff paper... usually inserts from tv guide... always works good for me
Ok if you line up the heatsink and look Im betting the original pads on your cpu will not line up correctly and this is the reason for the little white disk. At least that is how it used to be w/ those heatsinks. That is the reason for the pads.Quote:
Originally posted by enigma325
They gave me pads too with my slk-800, I assume they are just incase the original pads fall off or somehow get damaged. I agree you shouldn't use both, too much of a chance of creating a gap.