How much is suitable? Do you apply it to just the gasket or the entire underside of the heatsink? Would I be correct in assuming that the gasket should be the only point of contact between the heatsink and the CPU?
On Sunday, July 28, 2002, at 03:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 7/28/02 3:00:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << > I have a G4 ZIF en route for my B&W, which should arrive by Tuesday. > > From installation tips I've found, online, I gather Apple does not use > thermal grease between their CPUs and heatsinks, but rely on something > along > the lines of a thermal gasket, instead. Since the original G3 chip is > now > freaking out when the room temperature exceeds about 77 degrees, I'd > like to > avoid problems with the newer, hotter G4. >>> > > Theoretically, the "gasket" is superior to silicone thermal compound. > > However, the gasket must be perfect in order to actually be superior. > > >>> > I've bought some thermal grease to use with the new chip. Could anyone > offer > tips and advice on how to apply it? >>> > > I usually carefully clean the gasket, then I apply a suitable amount of > silicone thermal compound. Finally, I mate the heatsink and the > processor. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
