How do you all usually APPLY your thermal paste?

[Borgschulze]

no its not. its to protect the core.

Indeed, this man speaks the truth!
That's why I went comando, and took it off

 

[Regulator]

Thermal paste is normally garbage for heat conducting, artic silver is the way to go.

 

[ChingChang]

Thermal paste is normally garbage for heat conducting, artic silver is the way to go.

huh?
Arctic Silver = Thermal Paste

 

[tytlyf]

the best way to apply the compound is using a small amount, smaller than a BB, and placing the HS on and letting it smooth it out.. In the case of as5, less is more. Too much compound can have a negative effect.