None of this means repasting is pointless. It absolutely has its place. If a system was poorly applied from the start, if a ...

Deciding on which thermal paste pattern to use is one of the longest-running debates in the PC-building world. Some prefer a dot, an "x," or even a straight line (aka sausage). It's a bit of a ...

Arctic's MX-7 is a non-conductive and highly viscous paste. A higher viscosity than MX-6 but not as viscous as MX-4. I'll ...

If you run a computer without thermal compound on the processor, you could soon be in the market for a new processor. Thermal compound, also known as thermal paste and thermal grease, is a material ...

When assembling a desktop PC, applying thermal paste to the CPU is a crucial step that often causes confusion. Thermal paste, also known as thermal grease, thermal interface material, or thermal gel, ...

To apply thermal paste to the CPU or GPU of your Windows computer, follow the steps mentioned below. Collect all the prerequisite gadgets Get the surface ready Apply the coolant Start the system Let ...

A B.Tech (Computer Science) engineer turned writer, Varun has over 7 years of experience in tech journalism. He started his journey by writing for various publications like Beebom and Mr. Phone, ...

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