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mount the cpu on the mobo first then to the case

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mount the mobo to the case first then the cpu

me

EDIT:-- how much cpu goo do you need

is it just enough to cover the gray part (the center) of the cpu

me

i think that really depends on the heatsink, the mobo and the type of case.

ive always put in the mobo then the cpu...

in my case mounting the cpu with the motherboard at the same time in to the case !
i have a abit kr7a board and a Black Ice Mid-Tower ATX Case from crazy pc and also a big 500 watt ps ! now the trick is mounting the cpu cooler ! it is a very tight fit !

I wouldn't remove the mobo just to install a heatsink. But if you haven't installed the mobo, then yes, do install the cpu/heatsink first. You have more elbow room and it is a bit easier.

the goop should be just enough to cover the 'grey area' or core i usually use a credit card or something with a straight edge to help put it on.

Just do as Pikachu does.. LAP THE SUNOFABITCH!


Sorry for the bad words.. lol but it had to be said Pikachue's trade mark.. u shoulda saw the AMD_Guy like wtf..

Originally posted by Seth
Just do as Pikachu does.. LAP THE SUNOFABITCH!

you should only LAP if you know what you are doing and are comfortable doing it

It is mostly used if you are gonna be running a majorly OCed rig or if the HS doesnt sit properly and you get very high temps

The goo should not be put on too thick. I usually make my own applicators by cutting out strips from the top of clear plastic "take-out" food containers. You can see through the plastic while applying the goop and see where it is too thick or too thin or where you have missed a spot. You want to use just enough goop so you can no longer see the color of the cpu core. More will hurt, not help.

ok im pissed

i cant use my voodoo5 5500

best buy here i come (when i get paid)

and is it ok if a very little flows over the gray part

me

I myself have always taken out my motherboard, it just takes an extra 15 minutes, and it's easier for me. When I usually install a motherboard, it sometimes overlaps the installation of other things.

In this case, I need to install my SLK900u.

As said, depends on the HSF. I usually install mine before i install it in the case just so i don't have to worry and pushing down on the board too much and maybe cracking it.

I was at work and one of my superiors brought in a case (said it wasn't his) but he couldn't get it working, gave it to a friend who couldn't get it working, so a co-worker was working on it. After a few things we decided to take a look at the CPU...took the heatsink off and............my god, it looks like someone used a marshmellow for thermal grease....that shit was everywhere. Needless to say, it was trash.....

As for my preferred method of putting on goop, I just take some plastic wrap and put it tightly around the tip of my finger (so there are no wrinkles) then I dip the tip in the goob and dab it on until the core has a nice thin coat on it.....it's worked well so far.

and is it ok if a very little flows over the gray part

Is the goop you are using conductive? If so, take special care so it doesn't get on the the other small metal parts on the cpu. It could cause it to short out. That is one reason why I prefer ceramique or alumina, both are non-conductive. And clean up easier too.

my god, it looks like someone used a marshmellow for thermal grease

I've seen that before too. The one who did it said he did because he thought he was suppuse to use all the goop that was included with the sink. :; Many sinks do include enough goop for 5-10 applications.

I just take some plastic wrap and put it tightly around the tip of my finger (so there are no wrinkles) then I dip the tip in the goob and dab it on until the core has a nice thin coat on it

Same way I apply it. It's easy to make it even and smooth it out.

Originally posted by blade
Is the goop you are using conductive? If so, take special care so it doesn't get on the the other small metal parts on the cpu. It could cause it to short out. That is one reason why I prefer ceramique or alumina, both are non-conductive. And clean up easier too.

i used this stuff

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