Question about Stock Coolers

MagicWumbo

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So I've recently ordered all my parts for my first PC build and I've been looking at how to start building it.

I think I've got everything down except for one thing about the CPU cooler, does it come with the thermal paste pre-applied? It's the g4560 if you're wondering.

And if so, how does the thermal paste not get smudged off in the box? Or is it solid? And if it's solid how does it stick to the CPU?
 
Solution
Box coolers have pre-applied paste. It's consistency quite thick, so it does not get smudged (plus box is build in a way to protect it).