i'm thinkin about getting a different fan/htsink for an amd athlon 64. should i get a tab of thermal paste or does the processor come with some?
btw: b.i.y. means build it yourself.
2006-09-23 15:54:00 · 5 answers · asked by hw4ng_m 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Newer Pentium 4 chips and fans come with the paste already applied to the heatsink.
While I don't know about the Athlon 64, let's assume that they would SAY it if it does. If you are buying at NewEgg, then check this out:
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound $15.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100008
2006-09-23 16:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the processor doe's. If the heat sink/fan doesn't, you should definitely use it. The paste insures that you have the best thermal connection between your heat sink and EXPENSIVE processor. There is an old adage," Spend a little money now or a lot later". Good luck on the computer
2006-09-23 16:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you buy a hetasink/fan combination, often they come with thermal paste . It's usually not as good as Arctic Silver, but it generally works.
2006-09-23 16:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually the processor will come with a little pack of it, but i would check with the manufactor just to make sure.
2006-09-23 15:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by jbabybulldog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the factor to paste is to expedite head flow. no count if it is dry and you left air wallet, you will harm the warmth flow. this would purely finally end up undesirable. you will desire to scrape of the dried paste and redo it for powerful warmth flow. solid success.
2016-12-18 15:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by maffia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋