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Do you need thermal compound for intel's stock cooling

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I am building a pc with an i3 and will b using the stock cooling. Do i need to buy thermal compound?

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1 minute ago, Aytex said:

no they come preapplied

would applying more thermal compound make a difference?

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If you're buying it new, no. There is a small layer of thermal compound on the cooler already

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15 minutes ago, likeaboz2002 said:

would applying more thermal compound make a difference?

Maybe a negative difference, but the stock paste is fine.

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8 hours ago, likeaboz2002 said:

would applying more thermal compound make a difference?

No. You could clean off stock paste and replace it with aftermarket. That would give up to 5C better temps.

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