P4 Heatsink

[andrewbadlose]

I just got my p4 and the heatsink had a (thermal pad) and intell says that not to use thermal grease is there beter or worse performance with the (thermal pad).

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[o1die]

The pad performs ok if you install it once and leave it alone. If you remove the heatsink, it's ok to use the paste, according to one Intel tech I talked to. The pad is a one shot solution. Temps with the paste will be only 2-3 celcius lower, at least with my experience.