2670QM temps: thermal pads?

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a solution to minimize CPU load temps on my 2670qm (m17x r3).
I have repaste with mx-4 but it changed about 1 or 2 degrees (84° now during encoding video on the package with HWMonitor)

My question is: Is it possible to add thermal pads (Phobya 0,5mm) on these parts? (In red on the photo).



Thanks for your support.

 

I have tried and it doesn't help... Well it may help in some way, but it won't lower CPU temps.

Use Hwinfo to boost your fans to max.

 

Hum, so where is the problem? I have not applied mx-4 properly? (with a credit card on all the surface). Thanks for your reply

 

I have the same thermal paste on my CPU and gpu and get around the same temps. Just make sure there's a good layer of paste on there. As thick as 2 sheets of paper I would suggest.

 

Julek, lets just make sure your application of the paste is not an issue.

First thing you have to do (if you didn't do already) is to use some isopropyl 99% alcohol to clean off the CPU die. Also clean off the copper shim on the heatsink. Be careful not to leave any residue i.e., paper fragments, dust, hair etc

Then, don't use the credit card method. Put a rice size paste blob in the middle and two smaller dips on either side of the rectangle. Use my CPU guide (in my sig) as a reference. The pressure of the heatsink going down will spread the paste much better

Your temps are high for a 2670 with aftermarket paste. Follow the number convention when screwing it down in reverse order...so screw 4, then 3, then 2, then 1. This similar to how you want to put a tire back on a car...it forms an X and will lead to as even a surface contact between CPU and heatsink as possible

Also make sure you don't overtighten the heatsink.

 

Thanks for your feedbacks
Slickdude, I have used isopropyl alcohol 99% before, as you mentioned it, I will just put a rice now.