Is it OK not to put thermal paste on processor?

Not using thermal paste between the CPU and the heat sink will cause it to eventually overheat and fail. This may not happen straight away but it will happen and in a much shorter time than if you use the thermal paste.

Is thermal compound necessary?

Thermal paste, or some oily thermal interface material, is necessary because it fills in the microscopic imperfections that otherwise trap air particles between the CPU and the heatsink, preventing the CPU from properly cooling.

Does thermal paste really make a difference?

The big question is, does the type of thermal paste you use matter? Short answer, yes. Yet they don’t transfer heat as well, leaving your CPUs a few degrees hotter—which likely won’t matter unless you’re either running a serious performance machine or using your computer in a hot environment.

Is it okay to use cheap thermal paste?

Polypheme. There is usually only a few degree’s different at top temps from some cheap paste and the fancy $20 “diamond infused” stuff. Should be fine.

What does thermal compound do?

Heat sink compound (also called thermal grease, thermal compound, CPU grease, heat paste, heat sink paste, and thermal interface material) is a sticky paste that’s used as an interface between CPU heat sinks and heat sources.

Is more or less thermal paste better?

When it comes to thermal paste, less is more Thermal paste aids in the transferring of heat between the CPU and an installed cooler, so more might seem like the best approach. Even component manufacturers urge for a more controlled application of thermal compound.

What is TIM (thermal interface material) in a CPU?

Thermal interface material (TIM) provides efficient thermal exchange between the processor Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS) and the fan-heatsink. Proper installation of the TIM is crucial to the success of the processor and fan-heatsink integration process.

What is the Intel® Xeon® processors MP thermal management solution?

The thermal management solution for Intel® Xeon® Processors MP, intended for 4-way or 8-way multiprocessing, is specific to the manufacturer of the motherboard and chassis. All boxed Intel Xeon Processors MP products are sold as a kit consisting of a configured:

How do I apply Tim to the IHS surface of the processor?

Inject the TIM from the syringe to the center of the processor IHS surface. If you are using a pillow pack, cut the package on the dotted black line. Dispense the TIM from the pillow pack to the center of the processor surface. This image shows the approximate amount to apply to the processor topside.

What is the purpose of the Tim?

Thermal interface material (TIM) provides efficient thermal exchange between the processor Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS) and the fan-heatsink. Proper installation of the TIM is crucial to the success of the processor and fan-heatsink integration process. Click or the topic for details: Do I need more TIM?