Martin wrote: > David kerber wrote: > >> Per Jessen wrote: >> >> ... >> >>> What's a BB ? Given the size of the CPU surface (the Phenom is >>> something like 30x30mm I think) I applied 5 very small measures as I >>> felt unsure that a single larger amount in the middle would spread >>> sufficiently. >>> >>> >> Putting different areas of grease around the cpu surface probably left >> voids in it, where the spreading puddles merged and sealed the edges, >> preventing air trapped between the areas from getting out. >> > > I'd expect multiple blobs to almost guarantee air voids getting trapped > and INSULATING between the heatsink and CPU. > > Use a small single blob of grease on the centre of the CPU package and > place the heatsink on top in one move. You can carefully twist the > heatsink to encourage the grease to spread more evenly. The heatsink > spring should do the rest to complete the even spreading. > That's what I was trying to say, but you said it better than I did...
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