This mainly comes down to the fact that some makes of thermal paste use metal compounds in their paste since metal is a better thermal conductor.
Silver is a very common example. Obviously metals also conduct electricity and so can short out components on the motherboard if it does seep over. However, the risk of this is miniscule if the thermal paste is properly applied which isn't difficult to do. In my opinion thermal paste is part of a whole range of procedures which together contribute to a cool-running system. Case airflow also falls into this bracket since a heatsink will never dissipate heat effectively if the air around the heatsink is warm.
There are some people who will say that you don't need thermal paste etc. Why take the risk? As I said the chances of you damaging components is slim to none if you apply it correctly. A popular method which you may feel more comfortable to use is to apply a small amount of compound roughly the size of a small pea or a grain of rice to the center of the CPU base. Then install the heatsink attempting to keep it all level to ensure an even spread.
The pressure from the heatsink once it has been locked in place does the job of spreading the compound for you and you tend to achieve a fairly even spread.
This is the method I would recommend if you aren't sure. Obviously are friend has a different opinion on the use of thermal paste but I would say its largely unfounded. Maybe he isn't comfortable applying it correctly himself I don't know but as I mentioned I would class it as a critical part in a whole process of ensuring a cool and healthy system.
Hope this helps! Apr 29, 0 18, 3. All things considered your friend was right when he said that they dont need thermal paste. Sure a PC can get along without it but if it makes your cpu run degrees cooler than why not? And to better answer your question. Its always better to use thermal paste because you will have a slightly cooler cpu, but your pc will run just fine with out the paste as long you have your heatsink seated properly over the cpu.
The paste just helps fill in the microscopic grooves in the metal we cant see to better transfer the heat. And what I do is just put a little dab on the cpu and just use a business card or something similar to spread evenly across the cpu.
You would have to try really hard to have the stuff seeping into and around the socket. Mar 3, 2, 0 20, Your friend wont be in business for long if he dont use paste. He probably dont brush his red neck teeth either. Oct 5, 21, 59, 1, I agree with everyone here. Thermal paste also helps to fill in the small gaps between the heatsink and the CPU since neither are completley flat, unless you lap them which is more dangerouse to the CPU itself but not the heatsink.
Every CPU stock fan has a thing of thermal paste on it. If you use AS5, normally you want to use a small pea sized if that drop and spread it flat and evenly across the HSF of the CPU, most people use a credit card I tend to use a brush that came with some other thermal paste.
So in short, your friend will probably kill his CPU faster without themral past than with it. RetiredChief Judicious. Feb 22, 8, 0 32, Previous post have stated why you shoud use the thermo paste. Here are two points not normally mentioned 1 It reduces oxidation which inhibits the transfer of heat. As pointed out there are "spots" that are not in perfect contact, while the Paste fills these gaps and improves thermo conductivity, it also prevents oxidation.
This is caused when two dissimilar metals are in contact with each other - when heated this process is excellerated. If it is a compound then it is non-conductive. If there are spills of the paste anywhere, it means you used too much space, and you must clean such with an appropriate solution. You may have to start the process again if you have to clean excess thermal paste. In most cases, you should only consider replacing thermal paste every few years. However, you may have to replace the paste if you have to remove the cooler for any reason.
You may also want to consider reapplying thermal paste of your CPU temperatures are ridiculously shooting up. If you are in doubt, you must consult the thermal paste manufacturer manual or online and follow the recommendations they give you. Though thermal paste may not be discussed frequently like computer hardware like CPU and GPU, it is essential to keep the thermal paste running efficiently like other components to avoid CPU breakdown.
Having proper knowledge of thermal paste applications will ensure you get the best performance from your computer CPU. The use of thermal paste for improving the flow of heat within the CPU cannot be under-estimated. Lack of thermal paste can cause expensive damages and repairs to the computer. This is the reason why you should have a technician conduct a thorough check on your computer. Some thermal paste manufacturers also produce different grades of similar products, and the higher the quality, the more lasting the paste will work.
It also means that higher rates may cost more than the lower ones. Regardless of the thermal paste you use, you should pay close attention to the temperature records of your CPU. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sign in. Log into your account. Privacy Policy. Password recovery. Recover your password. Forgot your password? Ideally, applying the thermal paste will be the last step before mounting your heatsink. Make sure you place your cooler on as straight as possible the first time.
Upon removal of the cooler you can see that this method provides an even spread of thermal paste. There is enough paste to cover the die area without causing it to spill out or creating a thick layer that inhibits heat transfer. Sometimes less is more, and in the case of thermal paste, less is definitely more. See comments. The big question is, does the type of thermal paste you use matter?
Short answer, yes. TIL dry thermal paste can cause glitches and crashes even with low displayed temperature. But then it started to crash in games regularly. Disabling overclocking lowers the rate of crash but it still happens. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Skip to content Home Physics What happens if you dont use thermal paste?
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