JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Previous Next Sort by votes. LukaBoki Dignified. Jul 12, 4, 1 15, I bought the EVO couple of days ago. So I just wanna know is how often do I need to apply Thermal Paste? Or do I just apply it once and I'm all done? Thanks in advance. Mar 8, 0 18, 5. LukaBoki :. And do not worry about asking questions I do suggest to also using the search function.
There are vast amounts of information to read in this site. Only once, correct Unless you take it apart again. In which case, you will need to replace the paste. The paste is there to make it more efficient to transfer the heat off the CPU to the Cooler.
Jul 21, 55 0 4, 0. A nifty guide to thermal paste removal and replacement This guide suggests replacing thermal paste every months. Results may vary, but if you were to keep an eye on CPU temperatures by, say, making a note every couple of weeks or once a month, you'd get an idea of how your thermal paste is degrading as time passes.
A lot of the motherboards now have a nice BIOS interface where you can check all the parameters of the systems. CPU temperature being one of them. No larger than a small grain of rice. Before installing your cooler make sure all required hardware is in place. Ideally, applying the thermal paste will be the last step before mounting your heatsink.
Make sure you place your cooler on as straight as possible the first time. Upon removal of the cooler you can see that this method provides an even spread of thermal paste. There is enough paste to cover the die area without causing it to spill out or creating a thick layer that inhibits heat transfer. Application of thermal paste is essential to keep the processor cool and happy. Follow this general guide to reapply thermal paste after removing a heat sink or CPU during a repair.
For more advanced directions, specific to your CPU, check out Arctic Silver's page of application methods. Thermal paste is responsible for conducting heat from the processor to the heat sink. Reassembling a computer without applying thermal paste will cause the processor to overheat, resulting in permanent damage. Before applying a new layer of thermal paste, you must first remove any old thermal paste from both the processor surface and the heat sink.
Use the flat end of a spudger to scrape off as much solidified thermal paste from the copper core s of the heat sink as possible. After scraping off the solidified thermal paste, a residue is still present on the copper core s. Use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth and a little isopropyl alcohol a.
Once the surface is clean, use a fresh piece of coffee filter or cloth and a little more IPA to remove any oils and prepare the surface. Do not touch either the chip or the heatsink, or allow any dust or debris to get on them. Even a fingerprint can be a major obstacle to thermal transfer on a chip. Use the flat end of a plastic spudger to remove any solidified thermal paste from the surface of the processor s.
Do not use any metal objects for this procedure. Be careful not to break any components on the processor's surface, or get any thermal compound loose on any components conductive pastes could cause problems. Again, use a coffee filter or lint-free cloth and a little IPA or ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover to clean any thermal paste residue off the processor surface. Use a fresh piece of coffee filter or cloth and some IPA to remove any remaining oils and prepare the surface.
It would be misleading to say that there is not an unsafe way to apply thermal paste. There is, but some guidance and common sense will enable you to apply the ideal amount in an appropriate way. It is important to know that some CPU coolers come with a pre-applied thermal paste.
The usual rule of thumb applies here: the more expensive the thermal paste, the better it will perform. As always, there are some exceptions to this rule, but this approach will generally apply.
You want to have a higher quality thermal paste to conduct heat from your CPU to the heatsink more efficiently, although a cheaper one will usually perform its role well enough.
Another helpful feature is that the thermal paste usually comes in its own container that resembles a medical syringe, which enables you to apply the paste slowly and precisely. This means you can only apply too much paste if you intentionally squeeze out too much. The paste will be placed on top to conduct heat to the heatsink and it has absolutely no relation with the connectors.
In any case, you should consult a manual for your specific motherboard model.
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