erocker
*
- Joined
- Jul 19, 2006
- Messages
- 43,586 (6.73/day)
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
---|---|
Motherboard | ASUS TUF x670e |
Cooling | EK AIO 360. Phantek T30 fans. |
Memory | 32GB G.Skill 6000Mhz |
Video Card(s) | Asus RTX 4090 |
Storage | WD m.2 |
Display(s) | LG C2 Evo OLED 42" |
Case | Lian Li PC 011 Dynamic Evo |
Audio Device(s) | Topping E70 DAC, SMSL SP200 Headphone Amp. |
Power Supply | FSP Hydro Ti PRO 1000W |
Mouse | Razer Basilisk V3 Pro |
Keyboard | Tester84 |
Software | Windows 11 |
No problem.
It's always best to follow manufacturers instructions (usually).
Regarding HDT coolers, it actually depends on the cooler. On a Xiggy S1283/DK the 2 line method on the HS works best. But on a Sunbeam Core Contact, the pea method still works best.
Please see above with your crazy eyes
If you're not using an HDT cooler the pea method usually works best. But the key is, you have to apply enough force to make it spread. This especially holds true for the thicker TIM's like ICD7, OCZ Freeze, AS5, etc.
I was part of the test bed for IC Diamond 7 at another forum and that was the most frequent problem when using it. I believe the guy from IC said that almost 80 lbs. of force is required to get it to spread when it's room temp. Putting in a cup of boiling hot water for 5 minutes helps it become more viscous.
Also, from my experience with AMD's, all of their IHS are concave.
This is stuff we all know about already. With HDT's I like to rub in some TIM first in the cracks and do the 2 line method myself. You are usually going to get different results for different coolers. IHS's can sometimes not be flat. Trail and error, whatever works best for me is the way I do it. I just wish we had nice TIM like MX-2 twenty years ago.
I do wish cooler manufacturers were more informative on how they would like you to apply TIM. That's why I mentioned the Heatkiller. Not only do they tell you exactly what they want you to do as far as applying TIM, they tell you to get the micrometer out to measure the screw in length for proper mounting!