How To Correctly Apply Thermal Grease

Everyone has a different method for installing thermal paste, some guys love to be anal and use a razor blade to make sure there is an even and extremely thin layer of paste covering the entire processor. Others, like me, follow the 5 dot rule that involves 5 tiny dabs of thermal paste in certain locations that will eventually flatten and cover the entire processor.

Whatever method you use the trick is to only use enough to cover the processor without having any spill out over the edges. Oh and make sure the heatsink is installed properly since even the most perfect application of thermal paste will do you no good if the heat doesn't transfer to the heatsink.
"Everything you need to know about thermal grease: learn how to correctly apply it in order to prevent your CPU from overheating. A complete guide full of pictures."
The guide is all photos but does cover the basics.

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