Proper method of applying thermal paste to CPU?

[jrichrds]

Back in the day when Arctic Silver first became popular, the "proper" method was applying a razor-thin layer to the CPU surface and putting on the heatsink without any twisting or turning during application.

What's currently considered the proper method of applying thermal paste?

 

[dawp]

depends on the paste. as5 recommends a small amount and mounting the HS. don't remember the stated amount. other are different

 

[Drsignguy]

What is your processor? There are different ways depending on the chip. Here is an example.

 

[DarkManX4lf]

I've tried all the ways of putting thermal paste onto a cpu but I've noticed no difference in temps anything like that. What I do now is put a bit on the center and use a razor blade to smooth it out leaving a thin, even layer on the whole cpu.

 

[ta8689]

Originally posted by: DarkManX4lf
I've tried all the ways of putting thermal paste onto a cpu but I've noticed no difference in temps anything like that. What I do now is put a bit on the center and use a razor blade to smooth it out leaving a thin, even layer on the whole cpu.

Same here. If possibly I usually use a credit card (as rigid as possible) but usually end up just grabbing a few unactivated walmart gift cards every once in a while, those seem to work nicely.