Thermal Paste application

[keepcalmcarryon]

Is it ok if I applied thermal paste onto the CPU, install the cooler, then take the cooler out to check if i made a mistake, and after that put the cooler back on without removing and reapplying a new layer of thermal paste? will it create bubble? Given that  I haven't turn on the PC yet and it was within the time frame of 15-20 minutes or so.I

[ShadowCaptain]

its probably ok but personally if you have more paste I would just re-apply a fresh layer

[Raffy98]

It's not optimal, it would create air bubbles which would make temps rise.

[minibois]

Is it ok if I applied thermal paste onto the CPU, install the cooler, then take the cooler out to check if i made a mistake, and after that put the cooler back on without removing and reapplying a new layer of thermal paste? will it create bubble? Given that  I haven't turn on the PC yet and it was within the time frame of 15-20 minutes or so.I

I wouldn't do that.

Why would you want to take off the cooler immediately after putting it on anyways?

[Raffy98]

I wouldn't do that.

Why would you want to take off the cooler immediately after putting it on anyways?

Maybe he wants to double check that the thermal paste is spread all across the CPU Heat spreader.

[RollinLower]

as said above, it could be fine, tough it is highly recommended to apply a new layer of the stuff. 

if it was within 10/15 minutes of appying, and you did everything carefull enough, airbubbles in the compound should be minimal.

tough as airbubbles in this case are basically unavoidable, i would apply a fresh layer.

[keepcalmcarryon]

Thank you. I will appy a fresh layer tomorrow.