now this is the first time im going to install a cpu, and i know your supposed to rub the themal compound on the heat sink right, but not too much right...can some one point me to a how to guide or something, im installing a prntium 4 3.0 ghc cpu and heat sink, also...when im switching cpus, is there any more configurations i have to go through, or can i just shut down, switch, and start up again..and everythting will be allright...holla back...

Instructions for applying Artic Silver are at _http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm

Here is a pretty guide. :)

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20010115....html#processor