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ArizDry
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The processors are both the newer Skylake ones. One is an i3-6100 and one is an i5-6400. 

 

If I were to change them, would I have to reapply paste? I'm not sure whether I would move the fans too or just the processor. I don't really have access to any thermal paste and I probably won't be able to buy for at least a week. 

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5 minutes ago, ArizDry said:

The processors are both the newer Skylake ones. One is an i3-6100 and one is an i5-6400. 

 

If I were to change them, would I have to reapply paste? I'm not sure whether I would move the fans too or just the processor. I don't really have access to any thermal paste and I probably won't be able to buy for at least a week. 

It'd be in your best interest to wait until you can get your hands on thermal compound.

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10 minutes ago, ArizDry said:

The processors are both the newer Skylake ones. One is an i3-6100 and one is an i5-6400. 

 

If I were to change them, would I have to reapply paste? I'm not sure whether I would move the fans too or just the processor. I don't really have access to any thermal paste and I probably won't be able to buy for at least a week. 

i always replace the thermal paste

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