Maximize Cooling Performance: The Ultimate Guide To Thermal Paste Reapplication Frequency
Reapply thermal paste on your CPU periodically to prevent performance degradation. Factors affecting frequency include CPU usage, ambient temperature, paste quality, and airflow. General recommendations: regular use (2-3 years), gaming/workload (1-2 years), extreme conditions (6-12 months). Benefits include improved performance, reduced overheating, and extended CPU lifespan. To reapply, remove the old paste, clean the surfaces,…