Delidded 4790k temp drop then spike in temperature? Thermal Grizzly C-series Liquid Metal + MX2

Delidded 4790k temp drop then spike in temperature? Thermal Grizzly C-series Liquid Metal + MX2

So I delidded my 4790k and applied a tiny amount of liquid metal (Thermal Grizzly C-series). I also reattached my lapped IHS with black silicone adhesive (with some gaps for air) and applied a layer of clear nail polish to the CPU circuits near the die so the liquid metal won't short it out on

Liquid Metal dry spot, bad temps, too much liquid metal, : r

Delidded 7950X3D with Thermal Grizzly Mycro and KryoSheet: temps

Delid Completed & Measurements (4790k)

Delidded 7950X3D with Thermal Grizzly Mycro and KryoSheet: temps

Best thermal paste? (Or

Do you need to re-apply liquid metal? ft. Delidded 4790K

Delided my i7-4790K, almost 40°C better temps : r/overclocking

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