Thermal Question

[ThrottledRagE]

This might seem like a newbie question, but, does the amount of thermal grease put on a processor affect the heat transfered, is too much , too much? is too much bad?
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[skadoo323]

i'm kinda new to this as well, but on the instructions for a new heat sink i have bought but not installed yet, it says to use a thin coat. apply a small pea size amount and spread it out with a credit card's edge.

 

[Sonic587]

Yes, too much can be a problem. Remember, thermal compound is suppose to fill in tiny gaps in between a heatsink and the processor. You do not, and should not be generous when applying it.

 

[ThrottledRagE]

Thanks for the help guys

 

[Kaiser__Sose]

a paper thin layer would do fine

 

[islandtechengineers]

too much iIS to much!