A comparison of various application methods of the TIM compound. Find out which type is the best for your CPU.

Deciding on which thermal paste pattern to use is one of the longest-running debates in the PC-building world. Some prefer a dot, an "x," or even a straight line (aka sausage). It's a bit of a ...

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The stock thermal paste isn't the problem it's made out to be ...

Noctua recommends a single dot at the middle, spanning 3 to 4 mm for proper coverage of the entire IHS. AMD's AM5 CPU requires a dot-sized paste application only. This is a drastic change from the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thermal paste doesn't get much love in PC builds — until something overheats, that is. It's the thin, forgettable layer between your processor ...

To apply thermal paste to the CPU or GPU of your Windows computer, follow the steps mentioned below. Collect all the prerequisite gadgets Get the surface ready Apply the coolant Start the system Let ...

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