Thermal paste for processors

Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by webdesigncut, Sep 1, 2010.

  1. webdesigncut

    webdesigncut Geek Trainee

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    Hello friends,
    I am new to hardware and is going to assemble computer for the first time i want to know do i need to apply thermal paste separately to processors or use what is already there?
     
    webdesigncut, Sep 1, 2010
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  2. edijs

    edijs Programmer

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    Unless you want to add a aftermarket cooler, you'll be fine using what's there on the stock cooler.
     
    edijs, Sep 1, 2010
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  3. daz

    daz Geek

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    But it is good to have propped cooling on CPU anyway.
     
    daz, Sep 2, 2010
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