Do I need to buy grease for CPU?

[yocheco619]

Hi guys, So I have the E8400 and the GA-EP45-UD3L motherboard. I was just looking through the manual for my motherboard and it takes about a greaser? Do I need that for just running the cpu? or is it just for overclocking? that being said, do I need an aftermarket cooler? Thanks for the help, This is going to be my first build.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

If you bought a retail CPU it will come with a HSF that already has thermal past pre-applied. There is no need to buy thermal compound or an aftermarket cooler unless you're overclocking.