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Old 11-07-2013   #185
Schrade
 
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Default Re: TOP END REFINISHING

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Originally Posted by efnfast View Post
LOL, thanks Dominic.
What Dominic said.

With CPU heatsinks, only thing to NOT do is apply it in a 'ring', 'cause you can get air trapped, and air holds heat. Think insulation.

I tried to put it only in the center, and press, to work it to the edges, but that took forever. Lifting it to check is not easy. And that's what made me put more down - too much perhaps. Probably why it says 'in 4 spots'. I don't know either what kind is best - Silver-based, Copper, Silicone...

If GM didn't have problems with the record-setting cars, there MIGHT be a little room for error. And maybe not....................................
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