5th December, 2001, 01:04 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by Allan
This time, apply a paper thin layer of thermal paste (see rule #2) between the CPU and the heatsink. You can still use the shim if you want to, but then make sure to put grease in between all the 'layers' (Like this: Cpu, grease, shim, grease, heat sink, fan).
| I wouldn't recommend putting any thermal paste on the shim. The shim's job is just to prevent excess pressure from being applied to the corners of the silicon, rather than helping conduct heat.
AidanII
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