Just got CPU & hsf, quick question about installation

[jhammer569]

I know the arctic/faq docs indicate a thin line of grease horizontally across the quad-core...but I believe the Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 7 already comes with grease applied to it....

Does that mean I don't need to add ANYTHING to either the HSF OR the Q9550? I just simply make sure everything is lint-free and if it is, just put install the HSF onto the Q9550 with nothing else added and I'm good to go (after the 1-2 degree clock & counterclock twist that Arctic recommends)?

Thanks

 

[TridenT]

If comes with it already on, you do not need to add any. Make sure the CPU heatspreader is clean when you install.

 

[jhammer569]

Tnx. And if it's not clean, just some 90% rubbing alcohol on the tip of a vinyl glove to clean it?

 

[Mango1970]

Yah it's what I use (bought it from my local pharmacy for like $1.88, but I use a piece of paper towel to clean-- really after cleaning just make sure you dont see any residue period. Actually I just got a new Q9550 and I am using my older Tunic Tower and I did not apply the line across but rather spread it out evenly. I just can't wrap my head around the line across. I have gotten so good over the years at applying a perfect coating on all my CPU's, I deserve it to keep going with that method 🙂. Let us know how that Freezer Pro does for you with its stock grease pad... would like to know how it compared to my TRUE and tunic.

 

[Auggie]

Yeah, I didn't know the Freezer 7 Pro came with goop on it... seems like if it's a single line, it will have problems getting complete coverage.

 

[kenny0813]

the freezer 7 comes with a whole layer of. . .mx-1 paste on it, it's not a single line of it
so just make sure you've got the chip clean before putting it on, and you're good =)