Thought I'd share: Xigmatek thermal paste application

[matrix563]

I followed the directions from this site:
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.p...ask=view&id=170&Itemid=1&limit=1&limitstart=5

It really does work and came out perfect .

too bad the board didn't work though. sigh

 

[retardude48]

Very nice. What method did you use from that site?

 

[sequoia]

What thermal paste did you use? I just bought OCZ Vendetta 2 today ($35 - $15 MIR) and cant wait to install it.

 

[matrix563]

i used the bottom method of 2 strips . i used as5

 

[AVT]

Why not apply thermal paste to the CPU, then spread it out and remove excess?

 

[thebeephaha]

For me that's way way way too much paste. You only need to fill the micro gaps.

I bet if you used less the temps would be better.

 

[matrix563]

its not that much paste my young padawan lol

the site said it helps fill in the gaps between the heatpipes since they are exposed, thus decreasing temperatures .

 

[matrix563]

Why not apply thermal paste to the CPU, then spread it out and remove excess?

i just find it easier to apply once and be done. its a lil off on the cpu cause of the way i have the heatsink bolted to the mobo. its not like that when its put on, it just becomes a lil off when i take the bolts out