How to apply Thermal Compund on Q6600?

RMN · 22-02-2009, 11:47 AM

i will be applying Arctic Cooling MX2 on my Q6600.
Arctic Cooling's guide says i have to apply to the middle of the CPU(in a round shape) and DO NOT spread it.
then install the cooler and AFTER installation rotate the whole cooler.
im using the stock cooler and fan.
as far as i know the heat sink comes in contact with the CPU ONLY AFTER fixing it onto to the MB..that is after locking the pins...then how the hell am i suppose the rotate the cooler?

and in ARTIC SILVER's guide say i have to apply the paste as a thin line from left to right.

now which way is better?

tq

Faun · 22-02-2009, 11:55 AM

thin line from left to right

RMN · 22-02-2009, 12:11 PM

and is it ok if i don't rotate the HS?

zyberboy · 22-02-2009, 12:14 PM

Use thin line method,don't use dot for quadcores.

And u only need to rotate 2 or 3 degrees,if u cant, leave that step.

RMN · 22-02-2009, 12:20 PM

thanks guys.

RMN · 24-02-2009, 06:47 PM

i just contacted ITWares and Rahul said that Arctic Silver 5
Arctic Cooling MX-2 isn't available!
so the options are
Sunbeam Tuniq TX2
OCZ Freeze and
Cooler Master Thermal Compound KIT

which one do you guys suggest i buy?
i wont be OCing or anything.

thank you