What is the Best Way to Apply Thermal Grease? – Part 2
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The table below presents the results of our measurements.
| Thermal Compound Quantity | Room Temp. | Core Temp. | Difference |
| Tiny dot | 15 °C | 55 °C | 40 °C |
| Small dot | 15 °C | 50 °C | 35 °C |
| Transversal stripe | 15 °C | 51 °C | 36 °C |
| Parallel stripes | 15 °C | 51 °C | 36 °C |
| Spread | 15 °C | 51 °C | 36 °C |
In the following graph, you can see how many degrees Celsius hotter the CPU core is than the air outside the case, with the CPU at full load. The lower this difference, the better is the cooling performance achieved.
