Noted hardware guru igor'sLAB has finally put the thermal paste application argument to rest. Apparently, it's best to apply the thermal paste in a straight line. At least for GPUs. Harish Kumar M ...

Which thermal paste pattern is best? This is a hotly-debated question that I'm sure most PC builders have an opinion on. Personally, I'm a line guy, especially with the introduction of Intel's long ...

Learn how to apply thermal paste on your PC for optimal cooling. Here are key PC building tips to master applying thermal paste and avoid overheating. Pixabay, thalienano Applying thermal paste ...

Why it matters: Applying thermal paste is one of those PC building tasks that sounds simple in theory but can be a real pain in practice. You can try to be as careful as possible when spreading that ...

A comprehensive comparison of myriad TIM compounds. Find out what paste is best for your CPU as we help separate the wheat ...

For years the PC building community has argued over the correct method of applying thermal paste. Some parties insist on using a pea-sized dot, while others favor a more elaborate application with ...

Noctua has shared guidelines for applying its latest NT-H2 thermal paste. Seasoned PC enthusiasts and DIYers might feel they don’t need any thermal paste application guides; however, this guide is one ...

We all know that applying thermal paste to CPUs isn't the easiest thing to do, squirt a little on... move it around, make it kinda even... but now there's an idiot-proof method of applying the perfect ...

Noctua recommends a single dot at the middle, spanning 3 to 4 mm for proper coverage of the entire IHS. AMD's AM5 CPU requires a dot-sized paste application only. This is a drastic change from the ...

First time I have ever used an aftermarket CPU cooler. CPU is a Phenom II x3. Do I apply the paste to the CPU or to the cooler? Or does it matter? Cooler is some sort of Scythe Katana 3 thing that I'm ...