Applying Arctic Silver 5

[Eiolon]

I am curious, since my last build was 4 years ago, do I still apply Arctic Silver 5 the same as I did with my single core as I would with my Core i7? With the single core, I only put a drop on the middle of the CPU (not more than the size of a pencil eraser) and put the heat sink on. But I read on one site that you should use more than that if you are using multiple cores. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[zoobaby]

I usually spread it out some using saran wrap over my finger. You don't need it gushing out all over everything, but you do need to make sure that the heat spreader on the cpu is covered.

 

[pc1x1]

I am curious, since my last build was 4 years ago, do I still apply Arctic Silver 5 the same as I did with my single core as I would with my Core i7? With the single core, I only put a drop on the middle of the CPU (not more than the size of a pencil eraser) and put the heat sink on. But I read on one site that you should use more than that if you are using multiple cores. Any advice is appreciated.

this is the correct way still, though the Artic Silver website explains in more detail, if theres slight differences. Don't really think its a good idea to wipe it all over. The actual processor cores are much smaller than the die, they are like 20% the size of the die, and normally right smack dab in the middle, so your set applying the way you prescribed. Honestly if they wanted to, they could fit like 16 cores in their current size, but theres obvious logistical reasons they don't.

 

[sirmonkey1985]

theres many different ways to putting thermal grease/compound on a processor and it varies with the processor and heatsink..

though for me i put a line down the middle of the cpu going horizontal.. its never failed me yet..


i use to do it the same way with single core processors eiolon but its quite different with dual and quad core processors.. and differs between intel and amd as well.. since an intel processor generally does not have silicone in the middle of the cpu were as AMD processors do.. so if the thermal grease/compound doesnt spread all the way to the edge on an intel system you tend to have overheating problems.. but you can usually get away with it on an AMD system if it doesnt go all the way to the edge..

 

[tiraides]

Here's the official guide for applying the Arctic Silver 5. Keep in mind that the instructions vary depending on the processor you're applying it on.

 

[Kyo]

Have to agree with the last three posts. This guide is referenced by a lot of great sites (link).

 

[engiNURD]

Stock HSF, regular base, follow AS' website. HDT coolers, follow benchmarkreviews' method.

 

[backwoods]

depends on cpu i either put on a drop . or put baggie on finger and spread
i clean cpu with rubbing alcohol .