building an intel machine

[1ctabor]

I've built countless amd machines and know all about putting the correct amount of arctic silver on the core. However, i've never built an intel machine. Is there a difference with intel and amd as far as applying arctic silver?

[Daywalker]

The chip itself looks different, having a heat spreader covering the core. Just apply a thin layer of AS3 over the entire heat spreader and mount the HSF.

No real difference, just more real estate to cover.

[macutty]

Nope, just aply as usual.

[1ctabor]

So the core isn't exposed? In actuality it should be an easier install then.

[trogman]

The core is covered with metal that prevent physical damage and helps spreading heat a bit. But one thing to notice is there's a hole on it, I heard people saying fill the hole with AS3, but I will say just leave it alone.

[joeshmofro]

when spreading thermal goo there isnt really a difference between the intel and amd chip just size. just apply a thin layer over the chip and you should be good to go.

[Alientank]

You can see I'm building a pc in my sig, I've never put goo on a cpu before though. Should it be thin as in a few millimeters or thin as in almost see through?

[speed freak]

Originally posted by trogman
I heard people saying fill the hole with AS3

never do that.

just a thin paper like spread, over the whole, except the hole