Do I need to apply thermal paste when installing a new motherboard?

Sebjay · Aug 8, 2016

I've just found out that my motherboard isn't compatible with my GPU so I'm buying a new one. This is the first time I've replaced a motherboard so I don't know much about the process. When fitting the new motherboard do I need to use thermal paste at any point? One of my friends keeps telling me that I need to.
Thanks.

smorizio · Aug 8, 2016

before you pull the cpu from the older mb use a paper towel and rubbing alchol to wipe the old paste off the cpu and heat sink. move the cpu and then re paste as needed.

lexron · Aug 8, 2016

Yes you have to put cpu to new motherboard and you need thermal paste for that. Make sure cpu is compatible with new motherboard.

Sebjay · Aug 8, 2016

smorizio :

Is the CPU the only thing I need themal paste for?

smorizio · Aug 8, 2016

yes..it helps the cpu move heat off of the cpu and onto the heat sink. if you dont repaste you can get air pocket and cause the cpu to run hot.

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