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| Thread ID: 36840 | 2003-08-21 21:21:00 | Reapplying thermal paste to Athlon XP | wintertide (1306) | Press F1 |
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| 169386 | 2003-08-21 21:21:00 | A while ago, I applied some thermal paste that I got from DSE on to my CPU as I had to take the heatsink off. My Athlon XP 2000+ runs quite happily at 50 degrees Celsius under full load, but I would like to have this cooler so I can turn down the fans in my case. The CPU used to run at 44 degrees Celsius under full load with the same fans but using the thermal pad that came with the CPU. When I applied the thermal paste I used maybe a bit too much of it. I am now wondering if removing and reapplying a thinner layer of thermal paste will help with cooler temperatures or whether it will make it run even hotter. What should I use to remove the paste and how do I reapply it properly? Thanks, Wintertide |
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| 169387 | 2003-08-21 21:32:00 | I take that you are using the same HSF as before, did you remove all the thermal pad before applying the thermal paste? They don't work well together. Also, be careful not to apply too much of thermal paste especially if it's artic silver since it can short out the connection beside the die. A little dab so be suffice as there isn't much gap between the HSF and the CPU so when pressed it will apread evenly across. If in doubt, you can apply and just press the HSF with your hands without actually mounting the CPU so you can see 'how much' is really needed. :) |
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| 169388 | 2003-08-21 22:27:00 | Instructions here (www.arcticsilver.com). | Susan B (19) | ||
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