Need help with a Thermaltake Volcano 5

[ViperXX]

I got a volcano 5 heatsink and fan. It has whats called a Thermal Pad on the bottom of the heatsink. My question is do I need to put any thermal compound between the heatsink and dye or is the thermal pad enough to transfer the heat from the cpu to the heatsink?

 

[blade]

You only need thermal compound if you remove the thermal pad. Most of us remove that thermal pad and use a thermal paste like arctic silver II, III or alumina. All give better performance than that thermal pad. 😉

If you wish to remove it you can do so easily using isoprophl alchohol and a lint free cloth or napkin.

 

[ViperXX]

Blade,
Thanks for the prompt reply. I was anxiously awaiting answer because I'm ready to slap my computer together. I'll take your advice and remove the thermal pad and apply the thermal compound. Thanks for your help.

 

[blade]

You're welcome 🙂

btw, for best results I do suggest to follow these instructions for applying thermal compound. 😉

 

[nnnyyy]

be careful removing the thermal pad. Dont use a knife or razor blade, use a fingernail or something soft. You can soak it in alcohol for a while to losen it up too.

 

[adlep]

Credit card works too...
At the end clean what is left with WD-40, it will it clean it all nicely..