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do i need thermalpaste for my new mobo and CPU?

saif961
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1 minute ago, saif961 said:

i just bought a new asus strix z390f and i9 9900k, my brother's friend said i dont need thermalpaste if its new and i  only need it if i replace my CPU is that true?

It depends what cpu cooler you are going to use since the 9900k doesnt come with a cooler. some coolers come with pre applied thermal paste some dont.

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1 minute ago, saif961 said:

i just bought a new asus strix z390f and i9 9900k, my brother's friend said i dont need thermalpaste if its new and i  only need it if i replace my CPU is that true?

you walway need thermalpaste for your cpu. Do not know what your brother is saying. If the i9 or the mobo comes with thermal paste (they dont) the n you can use the thermalpaste that came from your products.

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3 minutes ago, saif961 said:

only need it if i replace my CPU is that true?

Not true. Your cpu always needs thermalpaste no matter what.

 

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Just now, saif961 said:

i have a NZXT Kraken X62 280mm

Did it come with thermalpaste?

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The cooler comes with thermal paste.

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That cooler comes with preapplied thermal paste. No need to do extra. If it didnt have it preapplied you HAVE to put on some yourself. You can recognise most thermal pastes by the grey color. Make sure to double check your cooler before you apply it.

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Just now, saif961 said:

i didnt know they come with hold on ill open the box and check i just bought it

If it comes with thermalpaste use that. If it does not you have to buy thermalpaste. Your cpu will overheat without it 100%.

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