Does anyone know how to correctly apply thermal paste on top of a CPU?
I have been seeing/reading various methods and here is what I found.
-put a small dab in the center of the cpu then put the heatsink on top.
-apply a fair amount in an X on top of the cpu
-cover the entire cpu top with the paste.
Which is recommended?
My situation, Core 2 Quad 2.5ghz with 9500 Zalman cooler.
PS-is it bad if a bit *spills* over to the motherboard?
I have been seeing/reading various methods and here is what I found.
-put a small dab in the center of the cpu then put the heatsink on top.
-apply a fair amount in an X on top of the cpu
-cover the entire cpu top with the paste.
Which is recommended?
My situation, Core 2 Quad 2.5ghz with 9500 Zalman cooler.
PS-is it bad if a bit *spills* over to the motherboard?