Safe /Right Temperature reading for Ryzen 7 1700

[Tony Montana]

Hi everyone 

 

I'll be building a PC for the First Time. 

I've got a few questions regarding CPU Temperature and applying thermal paste on RYZEN 7 1700 with the stock heatsink which comes with the CPU. 

 

(1).   I looked through a couple of videos on YouTube on how to apply paste and the Method which I fill I would be most comfortable with as a first time PC builder, would be the "Spread method"  because I can see how the paste is covering the CPU. 

But I've also noticed this is the Least recommended method and people say it's the worst. The other method which seemed interesting was applying paste directly on heatsink contacts /points and the placing it on the CPU. 

Does it really matter which method is used and is badly applied paste the same as No paste? 

 

(2) After I finish building, how will I know if the Temperature is OK or Not? For Example which range is considered normal temperature - 40°C 50°C,  60°C? etc. 

 

What other advice can you give to a first time builder. 

 

Thanks 

[LlamaFamah]

3 minutes ago, Tony Montana said:

Hi everyone 

 

I'll be building a PC for the First Time. 

I've got a few questions regarding CPU Temperature and applying thermal paste on RYZEN 7 1700 with the stock heatsink which comes with the CPU. 

 

(1).   I looked through a couple of videos on YouTube on how to apply paste and the Method which I fill I would be most comfortable with as a first time PC builder, would be the "Spread method"  because I can see how the paste is covering the CPU. 

But I've also noticed this is the Least recommended method and people say it's the worst. The other method which seemed interesting was applying paste directly on heatsink contacts /points and the placing it on the CPU. 

Does it really matter which method is used and is badly applied paste the same as No paste? 

 

(2) After I finish building, how will I know if the Temperature is OK or Not? For Example which range is considered normal temperature - 40°C 50°C,  60°C? etc. 

 

What other advice can you give to a first time builder. 

 

Thanks 

(1) Does it matter? Not really. As long as it isn't squishing off of the spreader onto the rest of the motherboard, you should be alright. Bad application is not as bad as none, to a point. Assuming you aren't going Threadripper, a pea sized dot or two of it should do the trick. 

 

(2) What CPU?

 

Don't get stressed about it. It is like adult legos for a simple build. Hardest part for me was the front panel connectors. 

Remember, there are thousands of videos on the topic and the entire internet is here to help with any bumps along the way.

Good luck!

 

-Llama