F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Consider your thermal paste condition. Possible air bubbles may indicate it's time for a replacement.

Consider your thermal paste condition. Possible air bubbles may indicate it's time for a replacement.

Consider your thermal paste condition. Possible air bubbles may indicate it's time for a replacement.

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LeFreezix
Junior Member
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07-28-2022, 08:16 PM
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I assembled my PC last month and everything functioned fine. However, I noticed a possible error during CPU cooler installation. After applying thermal paste, I placed the cooler on the CPU but later removed it to verify even coverage. The paste covered the IHS well, so I reinstalled it and secured it before finishing the build. While looking into laptop thermal paste removal tips, I discovered information about air bubbles and realized I might have left some behind. I considered whether skipping the paste application could have been a mistake. My CPU temperature stays between 40-43°C during idle and hasn’t exceeded 50°C while gaming at lower settings like BF1 or BFV. I’d rather avoid disassembling the PC but might need to do so eventually. I still plan to replace the CPU when the 9800x3d is released. My components include a 7600x CPU, Arctic MX-4 thermal paste, and a Thermalright Peerless Assassin cooler.
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LeFreezix
07-28-2022, 08:16 PM #1

I assembled my PC last month and everything functioned fine. However, I noticed a possible error during CPU cooler installation. After applying thermal paste, I placed the cooler on the CPU but later removed it to verify even coverage. The paste covered the IHS well, so I reinstalled it and secured it before finishing the build. While looking into laptop thermal paste removal tips, I discovered information about air bubbles and realized I might have left some behind. I considered whether skipping the paste application could have been a mistake. My CPU temperature stays between 40-43°C during idle and hasn’t exceeded 50°C while gaming at lower settings like BF1 or BFV. I’d rather avoid disassembling the PC but might need to do so eventually. I still plan to replace the CPU when the 9800x3d is released. My components include a 7600x CPU, Arctic MX-4 thermal paste, and a Thermalright Peerless Assassin cooler.

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ken810
Member
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07-28-2022, 08:42 PM
#2
When temperatures stay high during operation, there should be no issues. You may reapply if needed, but based on your comments, it seems fine.
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ken810
07-28-2022, 08:42 PM #2

When temperatures stay high during operation, there should be no issues. You may reapply if needed, but based on your comments, it seems fine.

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Crafty_Box
Member
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07-28-2022, 09:42 PM
#3
It's perfectly fine. The temperatures you mentioned are quite notable.
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Crafty_Box
07-28-2022, 09:42 PM #3

It's perfectly fine. The temperatures you mentioned are quite notable.

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Carexpert1994
Member
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07-29-2022, 12:54 AM
#4
You're concerned because your readings are unusually low. It doesn't require changing anything if your temperatures are this high.
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Carexpert1994
07-29-2022, 12:54 AM #4

You're concerned because your readings are unusually low. It doesn't require changing anything if your temperatures are this high.

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Sage_Deceit
Member
65
07-30-2022, 02:56 AM
#5
Your temperatures are normal, which means the thermal paste placement is correct.
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Sage_Deceit
07-30-2022, 02:56 AM #5

Your temperatures are normal, which means the thermal paste placement is correct.