Have worked with Prime95 before. It's a tool for stress testing systems.
Have worked with Prime95 before. It's a tool for stress testing systems.
The cores are positioned in the middle of the CPU. You don't need to cover every part of its surface. Some areas can remain exposed since they won’t get too hot. Thermal paste helps move heat from the cores to the cooler, and it’s okay if parts aren’t fully covered—it makes no big difference.