This is a long debated topic, what is the best way to apply thermal paste and does it even matter? In this video I share my results after testing 7 different thermal paste application methods so that we may answer these question. I used corsair TM30, great cpu paste!<br /><br />TM30 paste: <a href="https://amzn.to/3nHr2vR" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3nHr2vR</a><br /><br />0:00 The thermal paste debate<br />0:55 Test Methodology<br />2:51 Application Methods<br />3:04 P/Dot Method<br />3:17 Rice Grain Method<br />3:26 Line Method<br />3:35 X/Cross Method<br />4:01 Penta Dot Method<br />4:37 Buttered Toast, Spread Method<br />4:56 It Doesn't Really Matter<br />5:42 AMD Transfer Plate Grooves<br />6:38 Tiny Dot Method<br />7:44 In Conclusion<br /><br />This channel can be sponsored by YOU! Help boost my channel at Patreon.<br /><a href="https://www.patreon.com/techilliterate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/techilliterate</a><br /><br />Or you can hit the easy buttons, just LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps a lot!<br /><br />Thanks :)<br /><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tech_illiterate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/tech_illiterate</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tech_illiterate/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/tech_illiterate/</a><br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tech-Illiterate-109588610896498" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/Tech-Illiterate-109588610896498</a><br /><br />Music - Flight To Tunisia by Causmic<br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofyNgJyhGuc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofyNgJyhGuc</a>