This is one way to spread thermal compound on CPU... At first, notice how small amount of AS5 is on the CPU, second: Always spread it completely. DO NOT JUST PUSH YOUR COOLER ON IT. You have no steady-robot-hand or what so ever, thermal compound will be pushed to one side.
Oh well, no matter how you do this, keep in mind to twist the cooler few times on the cpu - before tightening it up totally. This will help a lot filling the micro "gaps" between surfaces.
I've used same procedure with Coollaboratory Liquid Pro. Works like a charm with every paste.
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