heatsink- thermal paste question

massahwahl

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My heatsink and processor arrived today. The heatsink I got is the thermaltake TMG I7 and it appears that it already comes with thermal grease on its bottom side and I was wandering if that would be sufficient or do I need to apply some arctic silver as well?
 
Assuming you're not Over-clocking and you have operational case fans, I don't see why. That's just my $0.02 anyway. Looks like you have a pretty decent rig. I personally wouldn't modify it. :cool:
 
This isn't the one in my sig lol, this is my new htpc. I probably won't ever overclock it nor would I really need to, but I didn't see the point in adding extra paste to it when the heatsink already comes with a strip of thermal grease.
 
This isn't the one in my sig lol, this is my new htpc. I probably won't ever overclock it nor would I really need to, but I didn't see the point in adding extra paste to it when the heatsink already comes with a strip of thermal grease.

Most which come with the thermal grease already will be fine, unless it is from some unbranded company which nobody but a cult following know that make a grand total of 5 sales per year, then they will have probably put cheap nasty stuff on because they can't afford better. Obviously if it ticks all of the boxes above but cost you a small fortune, then you safely say they are able to afford decent paste and no worrys at all :P
 
Makes me wish I hadn't spent the 5 bucks on arctic silver :P then the guy I bought the processor off of actually was nice enough to send me a brand new tube too! Now I got a bunch of this stuff lol. Ill keep it for when my brother builds his. Anyone know how long it keeps?
 
Hey Aastii I have to post in here to talk to you because I can't access the computer parts for sale forum. I know you posted this a month ago but do you still have that Microstar MS-6701 mobo?

I had the same one and it burnt out 3 days ago. Could you send me an e-mail to [email protected] please?
 
Hey Aastii I have to post in here to talk to you because I can't access the computer parts for sale forum. I know you posted this a month ago but do you still have that Microstar MS-6701 mobo?

I had the same one and it burnt out 3 days ago. Could you send me an e-mail to [email protected] please?

Yes i do, i will post you a message on your profile.

In future go to my page and either post a message in my profile or pm me, or go to the post i put, you can find it from my profile page. Try not to hijack posts too much :P
 
Sorry I have to post in here lol. I'm not allowed to post in that forum and I cannot use PM's or post on your profile. I guess it's because I'm a new users. Could I have your e-mail address please?
 
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