Installing a Pentium 4 Processor

[ASHBURRN ®]

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a Pentium 4 1.70 GHz CPU and would like to know what do I do with the syringe that comes with it. I believe that there is dye in it for cooling purposes but how do I apply it to the CPU.

I have assembled CPUs before, such as Athlons, but for those, the dyes were already on them.

Thank you.

 

[ShawnReeves]

Thats called Thermal Grease. You need to apply a very thin layer in between the cpu and the heatsink. This allows the heat to transfer to the heatsink, therfore keeping your CPU cooler.
You also need air cooling but im sure you know that.
Spread the grease evenly and very thin. it has to be just right....too much and it wont work right...same as not enough. Good Luck!

Shawn

 

[MustPost]

We need 2cc's of thermal grease STAT!
syringe that sounds weird

 

[MrHelpful]

That's what Arctic Silver comes in. A syringe.

 

[Syborg1211]

Yep, it's thermal grease you lucky dog you! That cpu is one beast of a cpu Are you going to overclock maybe?

 

[ASHBURRN ®]

I'm not sure if I am going to overclock it yet .. most probably not if it's going as fast as it should be. I'm just worrying about installing it.

Does the grease dry very quickly once I put it on the CPU .. what tools do I need to rub it on the CPU?

 

[ShawnReeves]

No it needs to stay nice and moist! once you get it on the Heatsink (grease)put on the cpu. make sure it is attatched properly. Then plug and Play!

Whats the highest settings on your board...will it let you hit 2g's???

Although running @1700 aint shabby and I personally wouldnt chance it when theres no need for it

just my .02

Shawn

 

[ShawnReeves]

btw...apply the grease to the Heatsink and not the CPU. Sometimes this works easyier.
Its kinda like making a sandwich...spread it on then slap them together!

 

[MustPost]

If grease is dry its not really greasy is it?

 

[ASHBURRN ®]

I've taken some photos of the processor and how I plan to install it.

The pink area on the heatsink is the area on where I plan to apply the grease, although I think there's not enough grease. I've also included a picture of the syringe.

Unlike the Athlon and the Celeron, the Pentium 4 processor seems to be able to fit in any way on the board's socket.

CPU
Another CPU shot
Apply Grease
Heatsink
Another Heatsink shot
The Syringe

To spread the grease over the area, can I use an ice cream stick?

Sorry for all these questions, but although I've put together systems before, this Pentium 4 system is new to me and I don't want to ruin it as it's one helluva expensive chip.

 

[Degenerate]

hmm. so have you done it yet? i supose you should just be ready to wack the heat sink on strait away.. but, does that thing glue with the heatsink or does it just kept fluidy between the cpu and Heatsink? then how does that heat sind stary on? clips? sorry, i am just interested

 

[Passions]

You squirt it into your mouth.

 

[ASHBURRN ®]

Yea, there are clips on the motherboard for the heat sink to stay on. I'm just worried the grease will dry whilst I am applying it, or there might not be enough to go around.

Which area should I apply the grease on, etc.

 

[Degenerate]

wingnut, flokster, bother have P4, you might want to ask them. just like you , i wouldnt go messing around with that thing....

 

[ASHBURRN ®]

I can't find flokster and bother on the member search, only wingnut. Thanks for the idea.

 

[AmazonRasta]

Yep, it's thermal grease you lucky dog you! That cpu is one beast of a cpu Are you going to overclock maybe?

My Athlon @ 1.5GHz still kicks the sh!t out of it .

 

[SaturnX]

It's not flokster, it's fkloster if i'm not mistaken, check him out.

--Mark

 

[Wingznut]

I'm glad you found wingnut, but I'm not sure he has a P4.

Just bolt the motherboard to the plate, and the heatsink brackets. Install the cpu then apply the grease to the cpu in a thin layer. Then attach the heatsink and clip it down.

You can do all this before installing the setup into the case.

 

[Degenerate]

how stable is the thing? like the fan and heat sink is heavy, would it fall or crak anything while you move it around?

 

[Wingznut]

Would the hs fall and crack anything, if I moved it around?

I don't get the question.

 

[GrumpyMan]

Apply enough to about the thickness of a sheet of paper is a pretty good rule of thumb. And no it won't dry out before you slap it all together.

 

[fkloster]

I'm here! Retail HS/F I presume? Apply grease in an even layer to the cpu and then attach the HS/F. What motherboard are you using?

 

[bigbootydaddy]

<< Yep, it's thermal grease you lucky dog you! That cpu is one beast of a cpu Are you going to overclock maybe?

My Athlon @ 1.5GHz still kicks the sh!t out of it . >>


first true useless post of the thread...

he is asking what he can use to spread it since it wont just filled the shape..

i say a anything sterile that wont leave grease(read dont use your finger)

as long as the ice cream stick dont leave any splinters or orange cream,then you should be fine.

 

[GrumpyMan]

After I apply the grease I generally use a credit card that has been cleaned with a little alcohol to even out the grease evenly. Look at it carefully to make sure that no areas are left without an even coat. Wipe off the excess around the edges because it is conductive.

 

[ASHBURRN ®]

Hi fklokster

I'm using the ABit TH7-RAID motherboard. Based on this picture, is this the area where I apply the grease? If you look at the Heatsink picture, perhaps I can apply it there as instead?

CPU
Heatsink

Is there enough grease in the syringe to go around .. and if you have the time, can you post a step-by-step guide with any warnings or precautions so I don't get it wrong.

Thanks a lot!