Showerthought: Left thermal paste off a CPU once

Was in a hurry and forgot to apply paste before clamping down the cooler. The PC shut down from overheating in minutes. Now I never skip that step.

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the_ryan7mo ago

After reading how your PC shut down from overheating, I have to admit I was once in the 'paste is optional' camp. That kind of quick failure shows just how much heat those chips put out without proper transfer. Lesson learned, never skimp on the thermal goop.

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robert_campbell7mo ago

Saw a friend fry his CPU without paste. @paulfisher gets it.

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paulfisher7mo ago

Been there, man. That sudden shutdown is legit scary. Makes you never wanna risk it again.

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