Dark Reaper Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I just bought one for my AMD Athlon X2. When I looked at the guide from Arctic Silver, I noticed that they didn't say to mention to spread the paste around like I usually hear. Is there a reason why you don't need to for the X2 series? Or are they wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chconline Veteran Posted January 27, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 27, 2007 You do spread it around, just apply a thin layer on the surface of the CPU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 28, 2007 Moderator Share Posted January 28, 2007 ye, just put a lil glob in the middle and spread it around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltecXP Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 just user the amound of maybe a grain or rice, and then *in my case* use the heatsink to spread it, no point in using something else when you only need a small film amount and you cant predict where more will be needed then other spaces. How ever the HS w/ my x2 came w/ a paste on it, i just used that and the temps were lowe then my 3700+ off the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 28, 2007 Moderator Share Posted January 28, 2007 I actually use a dull pocket knife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonicHawk Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 you don't spread it... you just put a dab in the middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badtz-Maru Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 AS5 is meant to be spread during application (you put a glob in the middle, and when the heatsink goes on, it spreads itself) Other pastes like the silicone based ones could also be applied like this, but they can also be spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I always spread mine around with my finger, and then put the heatsink on and it works pretty well. My temps are 25 degrees celsius idle with an athlon 64 3200+ and a thermaltake big typhoon heatsink and fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chconline Veteran Posted January 28, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 28, 2007 I always spread mine around with my finger, and then put the heatsink on and it works pretty well. My temps are 25 degrees celsius idle with an athlon 64 3200+ and a thermaltake big typhoon heatsink and fan. :| Finger? You know it's not clean, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEX4S Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 you don't spread it... you just put a dab in the middle :yes: AS5 is meant to be spread during application (you put a glob in the middle, and when the heatsink goes on, it spreads itself)Other pastes like the silicone based ones could also be applied like this, but they can also be spread. :yes: I always spread mine around with my finger, and then put the heatsink on and it works pretty well. My temps are 25 degrees celsius idle with an athlon 64 3200+ and a thermaltake big typhoon heatsink and fan. :no: - I can only imagine the other boneheaded things that are done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger.Girl Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I wouldn't use a finger or touch the CPU or heat sink before installing. The oils on your skin would interfere. I always clean with rubbing alcohol first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted January 28, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 28, 2007 I put a little grain size amount and I spread it with my finger inside a clean plastic bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serious Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Finger guys: ever heard of razor blades? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumbleph1$h Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Anyone actually bother to see what Arctic Silver recommends? I'm pretty sure they'll know what's best for their product, and they don't recommend spreading it around before installing the heatsink. Also, there's a different procedure for dual core processors, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phemo Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Just put a tiny bit on the middle of the CPU. The pressure of the heatsink when properly clamped down will cause it to spread out evenly anyway. On CPUs with a heat spreader there is no need to use razorblades, fingers, knives or whatever - let the heatsink do the work for you. That's what Arctic Silver recommends also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavalyr Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 guess i have gotten *lucky* over the years then. i say that because i have used my finger to spread it as well. if the amount of oil in that small part of my finger is going to do that much damage. then wow. using something with a decent edge to is probably preferred tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniacidz Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Anyone actually bother to see what Arctic Silver recommends? I'm pretty sure they'll know what's best for their product, and they don't recommend spreading it around before installing the heatsink. Also, there's a different procedure for dual core processors, etc. Wanna make a bet on that? :p http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm Some cores, the instructions states to use a line across the core, eg Dual Core Chips, whilst other cores it stated to use the razor blades application method like the one below. Quote from Artic Silver 5 PDF Instructions. Spread Arctic Silver 5 over the CPU core as shown in the photo to the right. The small amount from the photo above has been carefully spread over the top of the core using a single edge razor blade. A razor blade or the clean edge of a credit card can be used as an application tool. You may use whatever tool is available as long as it is CLEAN and allows you to control the application area and thickness. The flatter the mating surface of a CPU and heatsink, the thinner the layer of Arctic Silver 5 is required. Stock processors and/or heatsinks with normal surface irregularities will require a layer 0.003" to 0.005 thick as shown below to fill the resultant gaps. (Equal to the thickness of about 1 sheet of standard weight paper.) Properly lapped heatsinks with mirror finishes will only require a translucent haze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas-c Veteran Posted January 28, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 28, 2007 when i did mine i got the stuff everywhere lol, im better at doing it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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