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for installing cpu for installing cpu cooler should we get additional thermal paste

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dfcols71
dfcols71 Original post #1
May 3, 2012 at 9:07 PM
for installing after market cpu cooler should we get additional thermal paste,
isn't stock thermal paste supplied with cooler enough
besides saw this article

Thermal Compound Roundup - December 2011 | Hardware Secrets

where butter,lipstick or toothpaste applied ,there is hardly 4-5 degrees difference in temp than ,when using an aftermarket thermal paste
Skud
Skud #2
May 3, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Stock one is enough unless you are looking to break some records. ;)
thetechfreak
May 3, 2012 at 10:22 PM
you can if you want. If you have budget left after getting aftermarket cooler you can get good paste.
Although stock is more than enough :wink: