thermal paste help!

[1anas16]

i took off my stock cpu cooler and put it back on to fix cable management ( before it was routed around the cooler)

i made the rig about 4 days ago

i used the same thermal paste and dint reapply anything!

will this affect anything?

im getting same temps

[Kherm]

i took off my stock cpu cooler and put it back on to fix cable management ( before it was routed around the cooler)

i made the rig about 4 days ago

i used the same thermal paste and dint reapply anything!

will this affect anything?

im getting same temps

yes, you should reapply every time you take it off.

[Octavialicious]

if you did it quickly you should be fine, ya it's recommended but I wouldn't sweat it

[gozzygozborn]

It won't affect it that much but you really should replace it for next time. Not only will fresh paste be better but you should replace thermal paste every so often and replacing the cooler is a good time to do it anyway.