It's not your cooler or thermal paste that's the problem.

No, it wasn't the cooler either. Just how it was mounted.

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Deciding on which thermal paste pattern to use is one of the longest-running debates in the PC-building world. Some prefer a dot, an "x," or even a straight line (aka sausage). It's a bit of a ...

In this guide, we'll guide you through the wonderful world of thermal paste, or thermalinterface material (TIM). We'll show you how to apply thermal paste in its various different forms, using ...

Keeping your system cool is essential for maintaining smooth performance and extending hardware life. A proper laptop cooler setup combined with effective thermal paste application can significantly ...

Needing to know how to apply thermal paste may not be something you’ve had to deal with so far if you’ve freshly installed a CPU before, or if any coolers you’ve purchased have come with paste ...