# Prog's Fiancé Build

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/progs-fiance-build/218714>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [November 28, 2011, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/progs-fiance-build/218714 "2011-11-28T04:15:00Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2011, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/progs-fiance-build/218714/41 "2011-12-02T14:49:06Z")

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> [@Hass](#):
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> I always do a “piece of rice” as the size I use. Which, is barely any. I always use AS5. I don’t ever spread it. When you clamp the cpu in it does it for you. I also install the cpu and heatsink before I put it in the case. The last CPU cooler I used (megahalem cooler, #1 rated worldwide at the time) was a PITA to get on right. It still isn’t even on incredibly tight as I’d like… It was built for Intel cpus (forget what socket), and not my AMD… but it came with an adapter that fits meh at best. I can swivel the cooler slightly, but it keeps the cpu ice cold even on high loads with a significant voltage increase… I also swear by sythe ultra kaze fans… I have 6 in the computer now… Sounds like the blowers in a car wash if you turn them all up all the way.
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> good build though, love the pics.

I asked for those for Xmas with a fan controller. I’ll post a video if I get them.

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**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/progs-fiance-build/218714/42 "2011-12-03T07:48:25Z")

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I use an old credit card to smooth over thermal paste, beats the finger method. I’m very surprised that intel didn’t use a thermal pad here, or are you using an aftermarket fan/heatsink setup?

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**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/progs-fiance-build/218714/43 "2011-12-03T08:06:49Z")

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> [@JustinH](#):
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> I use an old credit card to smooth over thermal paste, beats the finger method. I’m very surprised that intel didn’t use a thermal pad here, or are you using an aftermarket fan/heatsink setup?

Lol I allready said the old credit card method and mentioned the thermal pad. He’s using a thermaltake v8 heatsink that’s aftermarket…

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