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How To Correctly Apply Thermal Paste

Here is everything you need to know about thermal paste, including a complete guide full of pictures. Learn how to correctly apply it in order to prevent your CPU from overheating.

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Contents

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. What is the Purpose of Thermal Paste?
  • 3. The Thermal Paste
  • 4. Removing The Original Thermal Paste
  • 5. Socket 462 Processors
  • 6. Socket 754 and 939 Processors
  • 7. Socket 754 and 939 Processors (Cont’d)
  • 8. Socket 478 Processors
  • 9. Socket 478 Processors (Cont.)
  • 10. Socket 775 Processors
  • 11. Socket 775 Processors (Cont.)
  • 12. Most Common Mistakes

After applying the thermal paste, you should install the cooler. The process is relatively simple and doesn’t require the use of tools. Just attach the cooler and close its rotative lock, as we illustrate in the pictures below.

Thermal GreaseFigure 23: Position and attach one side

Thermal GreaseFigure 24: Fasten the other side and close the lock

Thermal GreaseFigure 25: Pull the lock to the end

Thermal GreaseFigure 26: Cooler locked

After installing the cooler over the processor, install the cooler power plug to the motherboard.

Thermal GreaseFigure 27: Connect the fan wire.

That’s it! The thermal paste is correctly applied and your cooler is installed.

Continue: Socket 478 Processors

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