Thermal paste for Intel Core i3-7100?

Stankenestor

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Hello!

Do i need thermal paste for the Intel Core i3-7100? And do you recommend buying a cpu cooler for it? im only gonna use the computer for browsing the internet.

 
Solution
The Intel Core i3-7100 retail boxed processor includes the heatsink and fan. There will be thermalpaste already pre-applied to the heatsink base.


No need for separate thermal paste, the stock cooler comes with pre-applied paste. No need for a separate CPU cooler, the stock is fine. Aftermarket coolers are for overclockable chips, which yours isn't.