Building A Computer - Compatibility & Precautions?

Bunchofstuff · 07-04-2005, 11:31 PM

You might wanna check out the Building Computers 101 now that it is up

Pride · 07-05-2005, 12:01 AM

Yeah I read all of it, and it's very useful. The only issue I have, is when using the thermal paste, heatsinks and connectors.

Bunchofstuff · 07-06-2005, 02:17 AM

Search google for "Thermal Paste Application" or something like that , and I'm sure you'll find about 10 guides

penguinrusty · 07-06-2005, 02:46 AM

What's the issue that you have with connectors? Anyway, thermal paste is fairly easy. Just put a glob in the center of the processor (the top of course ((and not too much either)) ), spred it around with the end of the package that the paste came in, and clip the heatsink in. Sometimes the clips can be a little confusing, but as long as you have the right one (ie. socket 939 cooler for a socket 939 cpu) then you will be fine.

**Praetor** · 07-06-2005, 09:30 AM

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Anyway, thermal paste is fairly easy. Just put a glob in the center of the processor (the top of course ((and not too much either)) ),

Well how much is not too much and not too little?

@Pride: 0.1-0.2 mm layer of thermal paste is sufficient

07-05-2005, 12:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
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penguinrusty Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grass Valley, CA Age: 17 Posts: 576	What's the issue that you have with connectors? Anyway, thermal paste is fairly easy. Just put a glob in the center of the processor (the top of course ((and not too much either)) ), spred it around with the end of the package that the paste came in, and clip the heatsink in. Sometimes the clips can be a little confusing, but as long as you have the right one (ie. socket 939 cooler for a socket 939 cpu) then you will be fine. __________________ "Weighing in at an extremely portable 42 pounds (lbs) is the Lappy 486. Finally, a computer for your lap. By Compy." -StrongBad AMD Athlon 64 4800+ X2 DFI LANParty NF4 SLI-DR 2gb Geil Value RAM Maxtor 160gb SATA hdd Hiper Type-R 550 watt PSU Aopen DVD burner ATI X1800XT

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07-04-2005, 11:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bunchofstuff banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA , Georgia Age: 19 Posts: 491	You might wanna check out the Building Computers 101 now that it is up

07-06-2005, 02:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bunchofstuff banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA , Georgia Age: 19 Posts: 491	Search google for "Thermal Paste Application" or something like that , and I'm sure you'll find about 10 guides