Motherboard question

[greatman05]

I recently (by accident) removed a processor from one of my computers. In doing this, until I removed the processor from the heatsink, it became impossible to install. Now, my question is, (since I didn't apply any extra thermal compund), will my processor run hotter? If so, do I need to use a better cooler, or simply add more thermal compound? The processor is a Intel Celeron 2.5gHZ socket mPGA478 with stock cooling inside of a Compaq S5010NX computer system.

 

[mailpup]

It's not a question of extra thermal compound. You have to clean off the old compound and apply fresh compound. To reassemble without doing anything, seriously risks overheating the CPU and quickly too.

 

[greatman05]

How much will this compound cost? How much do I apply? How would I clean this compound off the CPU without damaging it?

 

[mailpup]

It depends on how many ounces you buy. From about $5 to $16.

For how much to apply, check this Artic Silver site. You can use isoproply alcohol to clean it off.

 

[greatman05]

They said in the document to attach the heatsink and twist it counterclockwise and clockwise at least once. What does this do? I thought you were supposed to spread it out with something before attaching the heatsink.

 

[Rik]

Twisting it will spread the paste out thoroughly and make sure it sits as flat as possible, if you think about it, it's common sense!!!!!!

 

[greatman05]

Oh. Thanks!