I spread only thin layer on the IHS just like the OLD days.... and it works great ... i had AS5 on my Q6600 prior to using chillfactor and when i did use chillfactor i was 3C lower then AS5 was (thats even after AS5 was broke in 5 days) ... i needed to remount my sink .. had no AS5 left and i said well lets try this out since many reviews say it is better .. and sure enough it is . just like MX2 is.

Most reviews allow for AS5 to cure before they do the testing.

If you not like that review .. google Thermalright Chill Factor Vs MX2 or Artic Silver 5 and you will find that 95% are pretty much the same conclusion.