You forgot to install the cpu… This could totally cause the issue.
I was expecting a “remove before installing” sticker.
My go-to for that was always a soft guitar pick with the tip cut off. It seems like this was applied buy a goon with a spoon.
Nah, it’s not necessary to do more than an X for larger CPUs or a pea for smaller ones. This is just thermal paste that’s dried up.
Yep, the X method has served me well for decades. I honestly don’t understand why some people insist on slathering on thermal paste like they were making a cake. An X and nice even pressure while you’re screwing down the heatsink is all you need.
An x, or, for real jobs (used to do big servers), 3 lines. Did tictactoe for a bit but thats overkill.
Thermal paste? More like thermal dirt.
thermal historical artifact
Thermal crust
When was the last time you applied it?
Directly to the forehead?
Head on
Apply directly to the forehead
Head on.
Apply directly to the forehead
Head on.
No.
Concrete evidence