Y yw3 Reputable Mar 14, 2014 3 0 4,510 Apr 5, 2014 #1 Hi, I just wanted to ask. Do I have to apply thermal paste even if it's already pre-applied on the heatsink? AMD Athlon II X4 750K Thanks for any help.
Hi, I just wanted to ask. Do I have to apply thermal paste even if it's already pre-applied on the heatsink? AMD Athlon II X4 750K Thanks for any help.
Dunlop0078 Titan Ambassador Feb 13, 2014 13,306 146 70,990 Apr 5, 2014 #3 If your buying it brand new it should be pre applied to the heat sink you can see it its like strips of white paste where the cpu makes contact with the heatsink. Upvote 0 Downvote
If your buying it brand new it should be pre applied to the heat sink you can see it its like strips of white paste where the cpu makes contact with the heatsink.
InvalidError Titan Moderator May 18, 2007 23,815 5,265 108,890 Apr 5, 2014 #4 Layering multiple types of paste usually does not work. You either use the stuff that is already there or remove it before using your own. Upvote 0 Downvote
Layering multiple types of paste usually does not work. You either use the stuff that is already there or remove it before using your own.
Dunlop0078 Titan Ambassador Feb 13, 2014 13,306 146 70,990 Apr 5, 2014 #5 You can look it up but im almost certain it comes preapplied every amd cpu i have bought it came preapplied. Upvote 0 Downvote
You can look it up but im almost certain it comes preapplied every amd cpu i have bought it came preapplied.
Dunlop0078 Titan Ambassador Feb 13, 2014 13,306 146 70,990 Apr 5, 2014 #6 o man read that wrong no you dont add any if it already has some. Upvote 0 Downvote