Just a quick post relating to thermal gloop.
I used the default stuff initially that came with my scythe and from day one, was idling about 37-39 on 333x9, with high ambient temps, sometimes that would be 2 degress higher.
I thought this a little hot, but was prepared to live with as it seemed fine.
I ordered some artic silver and some cleaning juice last week but hadn't had the time to refit the HSF.
This evening i decided to go for it and use the silver...Whilst fitting it, i was a little confused as it didn't seem to behave like any paste i'd used before, for a start, the recommended amount didn't come close to covering the whole processor with a press and 90 degree turn.
I was that concerned that i took it off and cleaned up and tried again - same thing. I assumed this may be normal, but was still a little apprehensive about powering up. (mainly cos i didn't want to find i was wrong and have to take it all apart again!!)
So..i powered up and kept the 333x9 speeds i was running at approx 40 degrees earlier today, admittedly the pc has only been on 5 mins, but the temps from cold were below 30 degrees.
It's currently idling at about 32, but even so, thats a good few degrees less that before.
Firstly, im pleased to have improved things, but I wanted to ask others using this paste, if my spread amount is normal or not. Should it cover the whole CPU? or should i be ok? Maybe the clipping of the HSF will spread it further and sort things out, what do you reackon?
Any advice on making the most of it?


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) so i might try it for a sec and re-do it at the weekend.

