Pyrophoric Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I removed the stock paste included with the H70 and am trying MX-3 with a thin spread method to the heat sink. I am generally use to spreading on the CPU but went with this method instead. My idle temps @ stock for an i7 950 are about 40c. I am wondering if there is a better way to apply the the thermal paste. What method do you recommend for the H70? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Whatever the manufacturer of the TIM recommends is likely the best option. Does MX-3 have a cure time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrophoric Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 No cure time and they don't seem to recommend a method for applying. Actually, I just ordered some MX-4 which spreads better so will try that. Mostly, I got the idea of applying directly to the heat sink from the fact that the H70 already had it applied. Typically, I would apply to the CPU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinrmitchell Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 the TIM you choose is the best (there are so many and only a degree or so difference) the method you choose is up to you ( there really is not one better than the other, again by a degree or so difference) Watch for cure times and follow manufacturer specs for product. example: my i7 920 @stock clocks with the H70 idles at 27-28 degrees. removed and reaplied OCZ Freeze (it what i had laying around) and now my i7 920 @ stock clock idles at 22 degrees.Now @ 3.8ghz i idle at 27-28 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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