Cpu replacement

**no1_vern** · March 17th, 2004, 05:47 AM

I have already replaced my motherboard once now I am replacing the CPUs.

The Thermaltake Volcano heatsink/fans had plenty of Thermal Grease from when I assembled it the first time. I am thinking of skipping adding the grease - just let what is left handle the heat. Is that a good idea or should I clean it up and add fresh ?

**RamonGTP** · March 17th, 2004, 05:50 AM

There really is no need to ask this question IMO... If you're gonna replace the CPU, the HSF will have to be removed anyway... Why take tha chance of not re-applying? Just take the extra 30 seconds it takes and do it right. Thats just me though.

**sweeper2** · March 17th, 2004, 07:11 AM

well, what is plenty of grease....you should only use a SLIGHT amount of ARTIC SILVER 5 on the cpu, very thin film, use a credit card to even it out nice a level, then apply the freshly CLEANED hsf. To much AS5 can come off the cpu when the hsf is applied and rest on the surrounding areas of the cpu and cause heat to stay inside the cpu.

good luck

**Uncle Bob** · March 17th, 2004, 08:34 AM

There's no sence in half-steppen a job. Do it right and you'll feel
better about your self.

**Upgrader1** · April 4th, 2004, 03:39 PM

This is a no brainer, Why would you want to gamble w/ a new cpu. Sounds like there was to much grease on the first cpu. Listen to Uncle Bob and you will feel alot better about a job well done.

**John Prophet** · April 4th, 2004, 04:01 PM

yeah..clean it off real good and just put a small "dot" of grease right in the middle..it will get pressed out and spread out etc by the pressure of the heatsink.

then just watch the temperatures in bios to make sure all is ok.