Never forget THIS when building a PC...
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Description
you need thermal paste and this is what this CPU and this heatsink right here they might look very flat you go like that right there it's not going to work too great because if you look at it underneath the microscope there's a bunch of Peaks bunch of valleys a bunch of air gets in there here is an excellent insulator and you'll be losing heaps of performance no one wants that what you are not looking to do is create a layer of thermal paste between your CPU and cooler only looking in to fill in those gaps put this on right here these screws will be pushing the CPU and the heatsink together with 40 to 60 PSI of pressure that's going to hopefully squish it all for thermal paste and give us a really nice Solid thermal connection there we go excellent in my experience thermal paste gets you around 30 degrees cooler temperatures you definitely want
In this short, the creator demonstrates the importance of applying thermal paste correctly between a CPU and its heatsink to ensure efficient heat transfer. He begins by showing the CPU and heatsink, noting that the surface may appear flat but actually contains many peaks and valleys that can trap air if not filled. He then applies thermal paste to the gaps, emphasizing that the paste acts as an insulator and that a proper layer will reduce heat loss. The creator explains that the screws will push the CPU and heatsink together with 40 to 60 PSI of pressure, which should compress the paste and create a solid thermal connection. He concludes by noting that in his experience, proper paste application can lower temperatures by around 30 degrees, which is a significant improvement for a PC build.
Viewers largely praise the video for its clear demonstration of thermal paste application, with several comments highlighting the 30‑degree temperature drop and the importance of proper pressure. Many commenters note that the video helped them avoid a common mistake of missing the paste layer, and some humorously mention plugging the PC into the outlet or flipping the PSU switch. The overall sentiment is positive, with a high like count and several replies confirming the effectiveness of the technique.
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Questions answered
- What pressure is recommended for applying thermal paste between a CPU and heatsink?
- The creator recommends applying 40 to 60 PSI of pressure to compress the paste and create a solid thermal connection.
- How much temperature improvement can be expected from proper thermal paste application?
- According to the creator, proper paste application can lower temperatures by about 30 degrees, improving overall cooling performance.