How Thermal Compound Spreads

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How does each method spreads under heatsink? Watch it live! My theory on why spread method may not be the best: img.photobucket.com It is not necessary to cover the whole CPU/heat spreader. Because most of the heat is concentrated around the core area which is at the center. Hence the center of the CPU is more important.