Ok installing my heatsink as we speak need an answer...

[SchoolBus]

The Vantec FCE-62540D is the hestsink i have and it came with a small packet of thermal gresse what i was wondering is how and where i apply it at and do i need a thermal pad because the hestsink didnt come with one but i dont think it needs one cause it is a retail box buy.

anyways any info would greatly help thanks.

 

[SchoolBus]

hehe bump....trying to do this right.....

 

[yakko]

If it has thermal grease you do not need a thermal pad. jonnyGURU's Socket A fan installation might help.

 

[SchoolBus]

Ok does the greese go on the Hestsink or the CPU?

 

[nam ng]

Put a dab of HS compound on the CPU, gently but firmly push the heatsink down on the CPU, while twisting it from side to side, to work-out all air pockets as well as excess HS compound, to verify of a proper job, pull the heatsink off, it will make a popping sound as if it was glued to the CPU.... Now wipe off the compound and start over again.