How to put the Cpu Fan properly?

DKdeadly · 10-02-2006, 01:52 AM

I will try to reseat my cpu but what do i use to wipe off the thermal paste?And how much do i put?I know a little but mabye someone has a picture or something to tell me how do it properly.I have a zalman fan s9500 and ac5 and a core 2 duo e6600

Thnx

PC eye · 10-02-2006, 02:07 AM

Are you talking about the model seen at? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223

diduknowthat · 10-02-2006, 02:10 AM

I just wipe mine with a paper towel...seems to work fine. As for thermal paste, a little grain sized drop would be enough, then you either spread it out or just put the heatsink on it and allow it to spread out itself.

pyvnetrvne. · 10-02-2006, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by diduknowthat

I just wipe mine with a paper towel...seems to work fine.

You do know that when you use a paper towel, little particles of the paper towel get stuck in between the processor and heatsink, causing the thermal conductivity to decrease?

Instead of using a paper towel, I would look into using a lint free cloth, or something along those lines.

Filip · 10-02-2006, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by diduknowthat

...or just put the heatsink on it and allow it to spread out itself.

I have to disagree with you and everyone else that mentioned this before, it's impossible to put a heatsink on the CPU perfectly (with a hand) so it spreads the grease all over the CPU, that's just BS, paste should also be perfecly in center of the CPU, it was possible on Athlon XP's and older that didn't have IHS and core was only like ~1cm^.

Just use a plastic bag, put your finger in it and spread the paste.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...268790522443&q

PC eye · 10-02-2006, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pyvnetrvne.

You do know that when you use a paper towel, little particles of the paper towel get stuck in between the processor and heatsink, causing the thermal conductivity to decrease?

Instead of using a paper towel, I would look into using a lint free cloth, or something along those lines.

Agreed! Some denatured or common rubbing alcohol is the preferred cleaner often used with a soft non linting rag. You want something that won't leave a residue but dry up quickly and just enough used to clean off the excess compound. The two favored thermal compounds now in use are Artic Silver 5 which does a great job if applied correctly and a new one called Liquid Pro. Liquid Pro is supposed to be the improvement over AS5.

When applying the pound to a clean surface the advice is to apply a pea sized large droplet or glob and even bring the sinf down inplace. Once you press the HSF down with even pressure the compound will spread evenly. When you have the hsf down and secured you run the system for a few hours only to heat up the assembly briefly there and shut down at that time. That's when the initial bonding will start as the hsf and cpu begin cooling.

ETSA · 10-02-2006, 02:46 AM

What if too much compound is put on?

pyvnetrvne. · 10-02-2006, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ETSA

What if too much compound is put on?

When too much compound is put on, it can alter the effectiveness of the thermal transfer from processor to heatsink, which can potentially raise processor temperatures.

Another problem with adding too much compound is that if your compound contains silver or any other kind of metal, if the compound leaks off of the processor, it could possibly ooze onto the motherboard or if you have a Socket A Athlon, it can get all over the bridges on the processor, causing some pretty big problems.

PC eye · 10-02-2006, 03:09 AM

For the most part when applying the compund you have the chance there to stir it a little even with the tip of the dispencer or a plastic drink stirrer just enough to see the colors blend into one. With AS5 you will see grey and a little stripe of almost black color that will seem like separation at first. You simply stir this a little in a circular motion when first applying and you will see when you have enough applied.

The actual spread of compound should look like no more then a very thin layer as thick as a piece of aluminum foil wrap. Somewhare about the size of a good sized rasin is the correct amount.

DKdeadly · 10-02-2006, 02:07 PM

how about if you put to less of thermal?

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	Are you talking about the model seen at? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	For the most part when applying the compund you have the chance there to stir it a little even with the tip of the dispencer or a plastic drink stirrer just enough to see the colors blend into one. With AS5 you will see grey and a little stripe of almost black color that will seem like separation at first. You simply stir this a little in a circular motion when first applying and you will see when you have enough applied. The actual spread of compound should look like no more then a very thin layer as thick as a piece of aluminum foil wrap. Somewhare about the size of a good sized rasin is the correct amount.

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