In context: One of the oldest debates among PC builders concerns the correct or most effective way to apply thermal paste. A single blob, multiple blobs, a cross, or a butter spread? Igor's Lab ...

New PC builders almost always find trouble understanding the use case of thermal paste and its application. Thermal paste, also known as thermal grease, is used to ensure efficient cooling of the CPU.

Needing to know how to apply thermal paste may not be something you’ve had to deal with so far if you’ve freshly installed a CPU before, or if any coolers you’ve purchased have come with paste ...

I just received my 1.2 T-bird and an epox 8-kta3 motherboard today and there was no thermal past in the package. The processor has rubber feet now (to keep from cracking the core?) and the fan has ...

Sounds like a simple operation, right? Well if you've never done it before, it could be a little difficult. I've personally seen a few processors covered with an entire tube of paste, and it's not a ...

For something as basic as thermal paste, people sure believe in a lot of myths about it. I mean, the role and impact of the ...

Noted hardware guru igor'sLAB has finally put the thermal paste application argument to rest. Apparently, it's best to apply the thermal paste in a straight line. At least for GPUs. Harish Kumar M ...

Some PC debates will likely never end, such as Mac versus PC, which browser is the best, and which pattern to use when applying thermal paste to a CPU heat spreader. Though the "dot in the center" ...

If you run a computer without thermal compound on the processor, you could soon be in the market for a new processor. Thermal compound, also known as thermal paste and thermal grease, is a material ...

A textbook example of how NOT to apply thermal paste to your CPU. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Everyone has their preferred ...

I have rung up my computer dealer and he can't find any cheaps fans (only fancy ORB ones) and he said to try some thermal grease. So can you tell me how to apply it. I'm going to put it on the CPU and ...