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Old 07-29-2010, 11:55 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by ws6ta View Post
also how much thermal paste is supposed to be between the cpu fan and the chip? There was very little maybe size of a nickel right now. Should I get artic silver 5 paste take the old stuff off and reapply or not worth it? I would rather not but if it will make sure this computer isn't going to screw up again I'll do it.
ONLY A SMALL drop of thermal paste, nickel size is too much.. pea size..

as for what kinda, if you dont plan to OC your rig, artic silver 5 is good enough..

if your heatsink wasnt mount properly the first time, chances are the paste wouldnt be good.. clean it off and reappy..
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