based on earlier discussions in ckhoong's thread, a rep from xigmatek had already explained that the best method to apply TIM on s1283 is using 'rice grain' method... even some users like kmarc 'invented' his own method in applying TIM, its not that effective than applying it normally...
therefore, i apply TIM as usual, using rice grain method... so far, no problems... it has been 8months... huhu