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Hm, I doubt that the GIF is correct.
A small cross would be better than a straight single line as the goal is to get an even amount on the *whole* surface.
:-)
Plus... Remove the stickers / thermal pad / ... from the CPU.
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Make sure you bend every single pin by closing the clamp with the CPU in the wrong way.
That's an expensive mistake to make. -
ars140581y@Lensflare no, that is the incorrect way of doing it. Please be careful, it is delicate equipment and a mistake like that could ruin the whole thing.
Step 1 of building your own PC: apply thermal paste correctly
(see image)
joke/meme