Not the 1st case bro. Who done that, they are smiling now.

What am I looking at of i may ask

artic silver or what, i just use power transistor thermal paste



This post has been edited by keyibukeyi: Jul 30 2025, 06:36 PM

whoever installed the cpu cooler did not remove the protective sticker

Didn't remove sticker, CPU overheats.

that seems really dumb mistake

Plastic protector didn't peel off

protective sticker is there to protect the themal paste from drying up and sticking onto CPU plate .

inb4 : lebai logik!

Need high thermal conductivity. W/m.K for CPU and GPU thermal paste.

Trust me I am gamer

0.9W/mK

The highest thermal conductivity for a heat sink compound, particularly those suitable for consumer electronics like CPUs and GPUs, is typically around 12-14 W/mK, with some specialized liquid metal options exceeding this.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Standard High-Performance Pastes:

Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme: A popular choice, known for its high thermal conductivity (12.5 W/mK) and relatively low viscosity, making it easier to apply compared to some other high-performance options.

Thermalright TF8: Another excellent option with a thermal conductivity of 12.8 W/mK.
Thermalright TFX: Similar performance to TF8, also around 12.8 W/mK, according to some computer hardware websites.
Gennel GT-X: A high-performance paste with a thermal conductivity exceeding 12.8 W/mK.

2. Liquid Metal Options:

Liquid metal thermal compounds
(like those containing galinstan) can achieve significantly higher thermal conductivity, often exceeding 13 W/mK and reaching up to 79 W/mK in some specialized cases.
Important Note:
Liquid metal pastes are generally more challenging to work with, potentially corrosive to some materials (like aluminum), and can be electrically conductive, requiring careful application to avoid short circuits.

3. Factors Beyond W/mK:

Viscosity: A paste that's too thick or too thin can be difficult to apply and may not spread evenly, impacting its effectiveness.
Durability: Some pastes may degrade over time, leading to reduced performance.
Non-conductive: For most consumer applications, it's crucial to choose a non-conductive paste to prevent electrical shorts.

In conclusion, while liquid metal can offer the highest thermal conductivity, standard high-performance pastes like Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme, Thermalright TF8, and Gennel GT-X provide an excellent balance of performance, ease of use, and safety for most applications.

who assembly it forgets to peel the protective layer

that person sure cant read english ?

i tot the sticker wording is always WARNING : REMOVE BEFORE INSTALLATION

the guy assembling the pc dunno english kot

this mistake happen too many times..the sticker so big still can miss lol

Who da dumbfuq who install it without peeling off?

If you ever seen CPU coolers ripping out AM4 CPUS you would wish it had such a feature to prevent sticking.

Out of topic question. I havent change my thermal paste for many years already. Should I be worried? Temp is normal btw

Dont mess with it unless you get bad temps and overheating.
Just clean the dust off the heatsink and fan blades will do.
"If it ain't broken, don't fix it ".