Do I need to put thermal interface material on a core 2 duo and heatsink??

Question

I bought a core 2 duo that came with a heatsink and the directions didn't say anything about using any thermal interface material. The last couple computers I've build I used some material on the CPU and heatsink am I right in saying this PC won't need any??

Answer 1

Applying it won't damage the CPU .... not applying it might.
Easy decision if you ask me .

regards,
Philip T

Answer 2

The heatsink that came with the processor already has thermal interface compound. Its that gray material that you see underneath the heatsink. But to be on the safe side, better put some.

Answer 3

Hi. You really need a good thermal transfer material. I use Arctic Silver and it works for me, but there are cheaper ones out there.

Answer 4

Always put thermal paste on bare heat sinks. The paste aids in the transfer of heat, and fills in surface imperfections.

Answer 5

All the answers are right. If you put the heat sink on and take it off, or you put your fingers on the factory installed paste, best to clean it off and use Arctic Silver. Their website provides detailed instructions for proper cleaning and application of the paste.

Answer 6

Its glaring you want themal paste dude, i'm able to allow you to comprehend the way significant it really is, it should be a acceptable bond from the cpu to the cooler or it is going to upward push significant in temp. I absolutely have horsed round in my tower at circumstances chageing PCI card ect. and prematurly bumped my cpu cooler, it cracked the carry down tab on one nook and puzzeled me a mounth later at the same time as my compter overheated, so tight is awesome, the picture of the former female, yet good tight is a ought to, LOL its a truth

Answer 7

You'll need the heatsink especially if your gonna overclock.

Answer 8

It's best to put it on to be safe.