16 thoughts on “Quick test of best thermal compound application”
"Fast & No Bubbles" – that was my nickname… let's see, where are we going this time? Ah, got it! "That was my nickname down at the gastroenterologist."
On small almost-square thing like a CPU, some say (Puget Custom Computers, in Seattle) that it's best to put down thermal paste in a X from the corners through the center. As you press down on the paste, it smears to cover the entire surface, with minimal chance of getting any air bubbles. Though on the long thin surfaces from the "Industrial Electronics Tune Up" video, I would imagine that a line down the center might work best.
i'm really late at catching up on this one but smearing it around manually is critically important for trying to apply subzero to really toasty things. if you're just looking to keep it at a reasonable temperature within the manufacturers' specifications though it generally doesn't matter what you do, yep. and being someone that has done things in his life i'm sure you had a good chuckle about the hundreds of Comments talking about how volume of material used is crucially important as if all applications don't also include incredible clamping pressure.
When I clicked on this video, there was this 5 minute advert first, so I went to the kitchen, colourful as the adfotainment was, I needed coffee and then, when I came back it was all over, shmoo-squishing and all. Like my first girlfriend but in reverse…shmoo-squish 1st, then coffee. Had to watch the video on repeat, but without the infotainment! (infotainment is, apparently correct, acc. to YT here where as Adfotainment isn't. Who knew?) [who cares?] Smooth line, less bubbles in the squish. Neat. Do you need armoured glass much in your line of work?
It makes a huge difference when your heatsink only has a 1" square contact patch and you aren't applying force with a vise. Notice how at low pressure there were many more air pockets on the schmear side? Do you know how hot cpus get? No, you don't. One drop in the center for best results. No air bubbles
"Fast & No Bubbles" – that was my nickname… let's see, where are we going this time? Ah, got it! "That was my nickname down at the gastroenterologist."
On small almost-square thing like a CPU, some say (Puget Custom Computers, in Seattle) that it's best to put down thermal paste in a X from the corners through the center. As you press down on the paste, it smears to cover the entire surface, with minimal chance of getting any air bubbles. Though on the long thin surfaces from the "Industrial Electronics Tune Up" video, I would imagine that a line down the center might work best.
But do you wipe off the excess on the pillow case or the curtains?
Copper anti seize as a thermal compound?.. Just a thought..
i'm really late at catching up on this one but smearing it around manually is critically important for trying to apply subzero to really toasty things.
if you're just looking to keep it at a reasonable temperature within the manufacturers' specifications though it generally doesn't matter what you do, yep. and being someone that has done things in his life i'm sure you had a good chuckle about the hundreds of Comments talking about how volume of material used is crucially important as if all applications don't also include incredible clamping pressure.
i smear to make sure i don't have excess shoot out the sides.
A young lady at work is convinced that I am you; since you do not show you face my denials are met with disbelief.
Fuck, that's like a 3.5" thick blast shield
When I clicked on this video, there was this 5 minute advert first, so I went to the kitchen, colourful as the adfotainment was, I needed coffee and then, when I came back it was all over, shmoo-squishing and all. Like my first girlfriend but in reverse…shmoo-squish 1st, then coffee. Had to watch the video on repeat, but without the infotainment!
(infotainment is, apparently correct, acc. to YT here where as Adfotainment isn't. Who knew?) [who cares?]
Smooth line, less bubbles in the squish. Neat. Do you need armoured glass much in your line of work?
X pattern pushes all the air out towards edges.
I frequently use a solid state relay that comes with a thin foil backing pre coated with thermal paste
Both methods wrong – you need a mini notched trowel, 1mmx1mm spacing, or you're doing it wrong.
I once tried diaper ointment as heat sink compound. It didn't work.
It makes a huge difference when your heatsink only has a 1" square contact patch and you aren't applying force with a vise. Notice how at low pressure there were many more air pockets on the schmear side? Do you know how hot cpus get? No, you don't. One drop in the center for best results. No air bubbles
Who knew? Anyone who's ever built their own pc that's whose.
Worst science project ever.