Ryzen 3 pre-applied thermal paste question

goldenwordsmanof

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Hi,

I have recently completed a build using a Ryzen 3 processor with stock cooler. I know that the cooler has pre-applied thermal paste.

However, I've now realised that I didn't remove any film or cover from the bottom of the cooler before attaching it to the mobo.

Can anybody tell me if the Ryzen 3 stock cooler has a film or cover over the thermal paste that needs to be removed before installation?

If I remove the cooler to check this, and there is no cover, I'll need to remove the paste and start again, which I'd rather not do!

Many thanks,
 
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I may have found the answer.

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/6sp7ji/ryzen_3_1200_thermal_paste_preapplied_layer_no/

"That's just how it comes. Preapplied and ready to be put on the cpu. No cover."

I'll do some temp tests to ensure its working ok.

goldenwordsmanof

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I may have found the answer.

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/6sp7ji/ryzen_3_1200_thermal_paste_preapplied_layer_no/

"That's just how it comes. Preapplied and ready to be put on the cpu. No cover."

I'll do some temp tests to ensure its working ok.
 
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