X Marks the spot, thermal paste application

[dbzocchi]

Just came across this, thought I would share it.

Shows that applying thermal paste in an X provides the best coverage.

[Moonzy]

the pea method is the best for me because

1) uses less TIM, less overflow to the side of cpu

2) mounting pressure of cooler is much higher than shown in video, the paste will reach the corners as long as the pressure applied isnt too one sided, hence why the cross tightening method

[Guest]

Where's the rest of the video. I remember it longer than this....