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mazerman · 04-28-2005, 01:51 AM

I just have a quick question that needs a good answer...

Is it necessary to put the thermal compound (paste) between your CPU and heatsink?

I put my PC together w/o any...will it effect anything because i didn't?

Also, for future reference how exactly do you apply the thermal compound?

Thanks!

04-28-2005, 01:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
mazerman New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 8	Thermal compound: CPU and Heatsink I just have a quick question that needs a good answer... Is it necessary to put the thermal compound (paste) between your CPU and heatsink? I put my PC together w/o any...will it effect anything because i didn't? Also, for future reference how exactly do you apply the thermal compound? Thanks!