Did you apply the thermal paste too early, and is it still needed?

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Did you apply the thermal paste too early, and is it still needed?

Did you apply the thermal paste too early, and is it still needed?

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NeironG_YT
Junior Member

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08-10-2016, 05:05 PM

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This was my initial experience using an aftermarket cooler (Noctua NH-U9S) and I took roughly 10 minutes to figure out how to reattach the fan before installing the cooler. I applied the NT-H1 thermal paste that came with it, placing just a few dots without overdoing it. It's been several years since I used thermal paste and was focused on the cooler, not realizing it dries quickly. I'm wondering if I waited too long and should reapply or is it acceptable?

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NeironG_YT

08-10-2016, 05:05 PM #1

This was my initial experience using an aftermarket cooler (Noctua NH-U9S) and I took roughly 10 minutes to figure out how to reattach the fan before installing the cooler. I applied the NT-H1 thermal paste that came with it, placing just a few dots without overdoing it. It's been several years since I used thermal paste and was focused on the cooler, not realizing it dries quickly. I'm wondering if I waited too long and should reapply or is it acceptable?

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dniznemac
Senior Member

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08-10-2016, 06:21 PM

#2

It depends on the paste, but 10 minutes should be fine.

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dniznemac

08-10-2016, 06:21 PM #2

It depends on the paste, but 10 minutes should be fine.

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Max846
Senior Member

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08-10-2016, 10:50 PM

#3

If they were dots and you could fit the cooler onto the CPU effortlessly, I wouldn't be concerned. But if it becomes hardened and you end up with gaps between the dots, I think your thermal layers might give you a hint.

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Max846

08-10-2016, 10:50 PM #3

If they were dots and you could fit the cooler onto the CPU effortlessly, I wouldn't be concerned. But if it becomes hardened and you end up with gaps between the dots, I think your thermal layers might give you a hint.

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PaigeyPoodles
Member

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08-17-2016, 03:23 PM

#4

Was die Qualität des Pastes gut oder anständig? Wenn ja, 10 Minuten reichen nicht. Solange es eine gute Verteilung hat, ist das in Ordnung.

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PaigeyPoodles

08-17-2016, 03:23 PM #4

Was die Qualität des Pastes gut oder anständig? Wenn ja, 10 Minuten reichen nicht. Solange es eine gute Verteilung hat, ist das in Ordnung.

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Robotic_Cobra
Junior Member

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08-18-2016, 08:50 AM

#5

It's okay.
Think about how long the paste stays on a third-party cooler before you put it in.
How many weeks/months?

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Robotic_Cobra

08-18-2016, 08:50 AM #5

It's okay.
Think about how long the paste stays on a third-party cooler before you put it in.
How many weeks/months?