ok, it's a fact that thermal paste is absolutely necessary whether it came pre-applied in a new processor or bought to be applied on aftermarket hsf.
it's my first time buying used processor and the package includes the stock hsf. according to my research, this processor have thermal paste already applied on its hsf. the thing is i'm not sure if it's there or not? i have no idea what it looks like. also, i'm thinking since this is used, the fan was dismantled and so the connection of hsf to the chip is "broken". does it mean the paste have been gone? does this mean i have to buy a thermal paste to apply to it on installation?
if so, is purchasing thermal paste comes with "compatibility" too or differs only in quality?
it's my first time buying used processor and the package includes the stock hsf. according to my research, this processor have thermal paste already applied on its hsf. the thing is i'm not sure if it's there or not? i have no idea what it looks like. also, i'm thinking since this is used, the fan was dismantled and so the connection of hsf to the chip is "broken". does it mean the paste have been gone? does this mean i have to buy a thermal paste to apply to it on installation?
if so, is purchasing thermal paste comes with "compatibility" too or differs only in quality?