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How to Remove & Clean Off Thermal Paste
Remove old thermal paste with 90–99% isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth—no acetone or water. Step-by-step for CPU, GPU and laptop, plus what to avoid.
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How Much Thermal Paste to Use
How much thermal paste? A pea-sized dot (~0.1–0.3 g) covers most desktop CPUs. Exact amounts by chip and GPU, applications per tube, and why more isn't better.
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Thermal Pad Thickness & Compression Guide
Thermal pads only reach their rated W/mK under compression, usually 20–30%. Learn to measure the gap, pick nominal thickness, and set the right mounting force.
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How to Apply Thermal Paste Correctly: CPU & GPU
Apply thermal paste correctly: put one pea-sized dot in the center of the CPU, then mount the cooler evenly so it spreads. Coverage beats pattern—full guide.
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How to Choose a Thermal Interface Material
Choosing a thermal interface material means matching W/mK, thickness, hardness and insulation to your gap and power budget. A step-by-step guide for engineers.
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Gap Filler vs Gap Pad vs Phase Change Material
Gap fillers conform to large, uneven gaps; gap pads are the fastest drop-in; PCM gives the lowest resistance on flat, high-power lids. A design-in comparison.
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