When should I reapply thermal paste to my CPU?

ChuckyPC

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Its been 2 years since I built my first PC, and I have not touched my CPU/ heatsink since. I was wondering if I should/ if at all, reapply thermal paste to my CPU/ heatsink? Is there any reason for me to/ not to? Suggestions! Thanks
 
only do so when temps act up, if you used decent paste, you can last 4-8 years. sometimes more. I try to avoid doing so unless I have to, as attaching heat sinks can be a great way to damage something if you drop a screwdriver or heat sink on the motherboard. ( I have seen a screwdriver to the south bridge... it was not pretty)