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Heat Sink Core 2 Duo

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/heat-sink-core-2-duo.106219/

skippednote
skippednote Original post #1
Jan 8, 2009 at 9:09 PM
I'm going to buy a Core2Duo E7300, so can you tell me that the Heat Sink which is placed above the processor is given with the Processor or do i have to buy it Separately and is it necessary to use thermal paste.
How much does the Heat sink cost.
I was referring to this one-----
*tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:SzTgO-28iArPuM:*www.pacificgeek.com/productimages/xl/D60188-001.jpg
amitash
amitash #2
Jan 8, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Yes it is given with the processor and you dont need to buy another cooler unless you want to Overclock alot.
skippednote
skippednote #3
Jan 8, 2009 at 9:18 PM
^^
thanks bro

is the thermal paste also given with it or i have to buy it.....
zbuu
zbuu #4
Jan 9, 2009 at 11:29 AM
new pros like c2d donnt need any paste. unless ur in to ocing.