AMD AM5 - How to Apply Thermal Paste - Ryzen 9 7950X

 @AMD  had changed things up from AM4 to AM5, and now applying thermal paste can&be as Willy Nilly as before. Some thought should be put into what kind of thermal compound you want to use and how to properly apply it. Here I show you how I apply a CPU cooler to an AM5 processor. This is applicable for air coolers, AIOs, custom water cooling, and sub ambient cooling (but those doing sub ambient have more to do). What&your favorite thermal compound and why? Affiliate Links: 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Prep / Cleaning 06:02 About Thermal Paste 10:21 Paste Application 13:32 Water Block Application 15:59 Summary