R reSurGam Honorable Apr 26, 2013 38 0 10,530 Apr 26, 2013 #1 Just got started on first build. I put thermal paste on CPU and installed cooler/heatsink (noctua nh-d14) but had to take it out again to fit ram. Should I clean my cpu and heatsink/cooler and apply again?
Just got started on first build. I put thermal paste on CPU and installed cooler/heatsink (noctua nh-d14) but had to take it out again to fit ram. Should I clean my cpu and heatsink/cooler and apply again?
slomo4sho Distinguished Oct 30, 2008 3,199 0 21,160 Apr 26, 2013 Solution #2 Yes! Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
bgunner Judicious Feb 13, 2009 5,126 7 32,515 Apr 26, 2013 #3 just to reiterate YES! Upvote 0 Downvote