Hi all members,
just reading a previous post on incorrectly attached heatsinks.

i am about to build my first system; asus p4s8x-x/intel p4 2.4ghz.
i noted that the adhesive strip is raised a little on the heatsink.
it sounds as if this may cause a problem.
can somebody explain in great detail the correct procedure for removing the tape and applying thermal paste.
i hear less is better. should you blob it on in patches or use a thin line.

thx a lot.
mfm
ps any other tips appreciated,

For applying the thermal paste go here Thermal compound installation (http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm). If you are using a noname thermal paste I recommend you pick up a tube of arctic silver because it can shave several more degrees off your cpu temp compared to any other thermal paste.

Instructions for removal of the thermal pad are step 2 on that page.:grinthumb

thanks a lot
mfm