Update: Why I started using thermal paste sparingly | Computer Technicians

Jordan Young · 2026-03-01T14:46:21.570357+00:00

Tbh, I used to slather it on, but a friend showed me how too much can hurt heat transfer. Now I use a pea-sized drop and temps are way better.

Guess we all learned thermal paste isn't meant to be applied like cake frosting.

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Disagree here honestly. I spread a thin, even layer across the whole IHS with a card. My theory is that the pea method risks tiny uncovered spots.

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My first build had paste everywhere, even on the motherboard.

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