First time I’ve seen a stencil for thermal paste. Pretty slick. Also hoping the CPU bracket prevents any bending issues. Probably wasn’t going to be an issue but for $7 worth it.

This is my main PC and last time I rebuilt it was 6 years ago. Not going for a huge rig as I don’t game all that often. The RX 7600 is twice as fast as my previous GPU and I only paid $260 for it. If I can get another 6 years out of it that will be plenty.

Full specs:

  • Intel Core i7-12700KF
  • Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8G
  • MSI MAG B760 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4
  • Thermaltake TOUGHAIR 510 180W TDP CPU Cooler
  • G.Skill Ripjaws V 32GB
  • dual Samsung 980 PRO 2TB
  • Buddahriffic@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Even if it spills, if it’s non-conductive it’s just a mess to deal with the next time you pull the heatsink off. Just use gloves to handle it because it’s a bitch to get thermal paste off your skin.

    I find rubbing alcohol best for removing thermal paste from electronic components and toothpaste best for removing it from skin.

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      1 year ago

      Thermal paste is often capacitive rather than actually conductive. So it can build up a charge and then release it all at once.