Question: How much thermal paste should be applied on a CPU before installing the CPU fan?
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You should do an X on the CPU with as much thermal paste as will fit, to make sure once the fan is installed, paste leaks onto the motherboard.
You should put an amount of thermal paste similar in size to a green pea, directly at the center of the CPU.
Answer: You should put an amount of thermal paste similar in size to a green pea, directly at the center of the CPU.