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Do I need thermal paste for Intel processors

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If you're using the stock Intel cooler, it already has thermal paste applied so you just have to mount it.

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In some of the reviews I've read for Intel processors, occasionally someone mentions that they didn't need to mess with thermal paste.  Is there something on the Intel processors that fulfills the same function? 

 

And even if there is, would I still be better of using regular thermal paste?

 

I'll be making a low power build and I'm not going to overclock, in case those are factors.  Sorry for another noob question.  :P

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they use thermal paste lol

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In some of the reviews I've read for Intel processors, occasionally someone mentions that they didn't need to mess with thermal paste.  Is there something on the Intel processors that fulfills the same function? 

 

And even if there is, would I still be better of using regular thermal paste?

 

I'll be making a low power build and I'm not going to overclock, in case those are factors.  Sorry for another noob question.  :P

 

I would always suggest using Thermal Paste.

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You'll always want thermal paste on a CPU.

I don't know what this review says but my guess is they are using the stock cooler that come with pre applied thermal paste on it already.

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Yes, thermal paste is needed. If you're referring to aftermarket thermal paste over the stock pre-applied paste, that isn't necessary. 

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You should just use thermal paste regardless.

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i havent seen any processors that have paste on them already now coolers do have paste on them, but yes you need it lol

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In some of the reviews I've read for Intel processors, occasionally someone mentions that they didn't need to mess with thermal paste.  Is there something on the Intel processors that fulfills the same function? 

 

And even if there is, would I still be better of using regular thermal paste?

 

I'll be making a low power build and I'm not going to overclock, in case those are factors.  Sorry for another noob question.  :P

You will need thermal paste. Most aftermarket coolers come with thermal paste and so do the stock ones that come with processors. Thermal paste isn't an option

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If you're using the stock Intel cooler, it already has thermal paste applied so you just have to mount it.

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All CPUs require thermal paste. If you're referring to aftermarket thermal paste, it's not required. You may just use the stock thermal compound.

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Yes. You definitely need thermal paste. :P

 
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