Removing cpu heatsink .... need help

Besho

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Hi,
I installed the heatsink but i didn't use the cpu until now .. Could i remove the heatsink and reinstall it agin or i'll need to replace the Thermal paste
another thing .... my motherboard is ( GIGABYTE Z170X-Gaming 3 ) could i connect the heatsink fan to the cpu opt header or must be plugged into the cpu fan header
Sorry if my english is bad
 
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If the Thermal Paste doesn't dry then you can re use it, though if you notice termerature spike in idle, then I would simply just replace it. Literally no reason to overthink or worry about this, before anything happens. You can't harm your CPU or any other components in any shape or form, only time will tell. Use the CPU fan header. :)
If the Thermal Paste doesn't dry then you can re use it, though if you notice termerature spike in idle, then I would simply just replace it. Literally no reason to overthink or worry about this, before anything happens. You can't harm your CPU or any other components in any shape or form, only time will tell. Use the CPU fan header. :)
 
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Besho

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I am talking about pre-applied paste that came with stock cooler
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I am talking about pre-applied paste that came with stock cooler