what is the best way to apply thermal paste?

[idata]

what is the best way to apply thermal paste?

[MWong22]

firstly secure the processor in the mainboard processor socket.

then apply the thermal paste about 2x the length of a grain of rice on center part of the processor.

then secure with the heatsink.

do not apply too much as it may slipped onto the mainboard.

[idata]

Hi there,

A 'pea' size amount of thermal paste in middle (on top) of the processor should be ok.

Most Intel® fans comes already with the thermal paste already applied on the heatsink, this causes less trouble for people.

Cheers