The hottest components in the computer, of course, the processor and video card. That is why they need to provide good cooling. In addition to coolers and fans, a significant contribution to the cooling process of the system makes a thermalcaste. It must be updated from time to time. How to apply the thermal poll correctly - consider further.
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The thermalcase is a substance that has an extremely high thermal conductivity and helps reduce thermal resistance between surfaces that come into contact. There are several varieties of thermal paste. The most economical contains zinc oxide and silicone. More expensive analogues include ceramics and silver. However, even an inexpensive thermalcase can satisfy the needs of the user if he is not going to overclock the computer. Since in this case it will take a thermalcase with higher conducting abilities.
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After the thermal paste is selected, prepare the surface. Be sure to remove the remains of past application. If the old substance is in a plastic state, it is easy to remove it from the surface with a cotton swab and a soft cloth and alcohol. If the old thermal chaser dried, be careful and do not damage the surface of the processor when it is removed. Experienced users recommend using the thermal gum (eraser) for cleaning dried residues. Carefully sweeten the surface to completely remove the traces of the substance. If necessary, pass the surface and wipe the alcohol.
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The main thing to remember that the thermal passer needs to be applied a very thin layer, evenly distributing on the surface. To do this, apply a thin strip of substance to the surface and with a plastic card stretch it throughout the plane. Note that there are no unprocessed corners and edges. Try to do appreciating carefully not to smear your motherboard.
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Remember that the thermalcase must fill in microscopic irregularities on contacting surfaces, but do not lie with a dense layer between them. Moreover, if you "overdo it" and bring too much a substance, when squeezing the parts it will come out on the sides.
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After applying the thermal paste, you can cover the surface of the processor with a radiator. Uniformly push it to it so that the substance is distributed through the contact surface. Next, connect the cooler to the "motherboard" and download the system. Making sure that the cooler functions, log in to the BIOS. Here you can make sure that the paste performs its functions - in standby mode, the processor temperature should not exceed 40 degrees. The same applies to the video card.
Remember that abundant applying the thermal paste is fraught with overheating of the system, and not cooling, as it should be. In addition, the paste has a lifetime during which it reduces the temperature as efficiently as possible. As a rule, with standard use of the computer, without overheating, change the substance should be every six months a year. If the temperature regime of your processor regularly "gets" to 65-70 degrees, then change the paste once a month or two.
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