Does intel g620 come with thermal interface material?

[epicflounder]

Hello, I just purchased a new Intel G620 CPU. There seems to be some pre-installed "Thermal Interface MAterial" on it. Am I right, or should I get some?

 

[slicedtoad]

you are right. If you are using the stock cooler there is pre applied thermal paste on it.

Cleaning it and using your own would yield slightly cooler results but it's not really worth it for that cpu.

 

[amuffin]

On the stock cooler there is thermal paste. Don't worry, this is a perfect amount for the processor.