Installation of Thermal Paste
Installation of Thermal Paste
Usually you receive enough paste for multiple uses. Apply it and operate. When possible, purchase fresh paste and swap it in. Only a small amount is needed. You could simply lightly glide a credit card over both to smooth it out before reassembling.
Is the same image used in Post #1? Regarding the thermal paste, what brand was used and how was it applied? For CPU temperatures, please specify the operating temperature range from the specifications, and confirm whether the cooler can achieve those levels.
It is thermal paste that was already applied to the AMD stock cooler. I just installed the stock cooler without applying the paste, but after a short time I removed it to make adjustments and took a photo of the CPU. Then I reinstalled the stock cooler again.
Uncertain about the amount of flexibility when adjusting pre-applied thermal paste. If the stock cooler was already installed and had to be relocated or adjusted, it might require a full reset. Alternatively, you could proceed without changes and just observe the temperatures afterward. Out-of-spec high temperatures probably indicate the need to clean and reapply fresh thermal paste. Additional notes and advice may be available.