do I need afterstock cooling?

rabidbunny

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I am going to order my parts soon for my first built pc. I was just curious if I should spend the $5 and get some Artic Silver 5 compound for my cpu. I will not be overclocking much (if at all) with a s939 AMD 4400. I know that the stock cooler does well, but I was wondering if the stock thermal paste is crap or not.

Thanks to anyone who can help.
 

KTev

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Buy the AS5 anyways. If you ever have to reseat the HSF you will want to have some on hand. Being your first build there is a good chance you will mess up something.