Cooler vendor Thermalright has revealed thermal pads designed for desktop CPUs. Meant for application between the processor and the heatsink, the pads replace the often tricky task.
In context: Applying thermal paste can be one of the most delicate parts of building and customizing a PC. It’s somewhat easy to make mistakes, and builders have been arguing over the best methods for years. Thermalright’s new product could make the process more straightforward, especially for novice builders.
Cooler vendor Thermalright has revealed thermal pads designed for desktop CPUs. Meant for application between the processor and the heatsink, the pads replace the often tricky task of manually applying thermal paste.
Less experienced users can sometimes struggle when installing or changing a CPU. They have to be careful not to squeeze too much paste out of the tube, then set the heatsink just right so that it properly spreads the paste across the surface of the chip.
