Remove and replace heatsink - extra thermal paste needed?
I need to remove an amd fx6300 from a faulty motherboard and replace it in a working one.
Do I need to reapply thermal paste when reseating the heatsink? Or can I just put the heatsink straight back on? I wasn't sure if the connection between the chip and heatsink would be okay if I removed and replaced it.
If I need more thermal paste, how much should I apply and using what method?
This is using the fx6300 straight out of the box using the stock cooler.
All advice much appreciated.