Does the Intel stock CPU cooler thermal compound need to cure?

v3rk

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I'm getting a Pentium G3258 CPU tomorrow which I obviously plan to overclock, but I'm wondering if I need to let the thermal paste that comes on the stock fan cure before testing its limits.

I was originally going to wipe it off and put some Arctic MX-4 which is what I usually like to use because it requires no curing, but this review says the Intel stuff actually works better:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/intel-stock-thermal-compound-review/1273

Anyway just looking for some advice! Thanks.
 

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thanks, but. . . cure or no cure?