Hi I've ordered an Intel Core 2 Quad QX6700 and was wondering whether it has already grease on it... Does anyone know so when I go and get it, I ask for the requested item. Thank you.
If it's a retail CPU then it'll have a Heatsink and Fan which will have a thermal pad attached to it already, you can always get rid of this and use your own stuff if you want.
The retail version is the one that comes with the fan right? Also, would another type of pad be better than the default one?
If you plan on overclocking (or you want a quieter system) then new TIM (Thermal Interface Material) would be a good idea along with a new Heatsink and Fan, if you plan on leaving things as they are when the CPU arrives then the stock pad should be fine.
if you are looking to get something other then the stock material I have had good luck with ARCTIC COOLING MX-1 Thermal Compound Arctic silver is also extremely nice stuff
Ok, then I should be sure that the one I'm getting has the pad already, right? BTW I won't overclock as the warranty will be void... It was of course in my plans but voila...
