No need to stress over uneven thermal paste; it usually doesn't affect performance significantly.
No need to stress over uneven thermal paste; it usually doesn't affect performance significantly.
Hello everybody, I recently mounted a Noctua U12S Chromax into my 9700k and when I installed it I didn't pay attention to the manual and didn't screw the two screws that keep the cooler in place in the secufirm2 bracket. I screwed the right side almost completely but the mounting mechanism wouldn't let me screw all the way unless I went back to zero to screw it properly. Anyways, my only worry is the following: By heavily screwing only on a side, I assume i spread the thermal much more on a side than the other, and because of that, can it leak into the socket if this if the amount I put? Here is a photo of the amount:
It stays secure within the socket, giving peace of mind. When the IHS is well protected, proper alignment ensures smooth operation.