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Quick thermal paste question

KSP
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Hey guys,

So I have a 7700K for my new build. To cool it, I have a NZXT Kraken X52. I also have Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut thermal paste. I believe the X52 comes with thermal paste pre applied. I was wondering, when I apply the Kryonaut, should I leave the pre applied thermal paste on the X52? Or should I remove it? Thanks

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if you want to use the grizzly, wipe the stuff on the x52 off.

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don't use both ... either stick with the pre-applied paste or wipe it off and apply the grizzly stuff.

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3 hours ago, 19_blackie_73 said:

if you want to use the grizzly, wipe the stuff on the x52 off.

Ok thank you. What should I use to wipe off the pre applied thermal paste on the X52?

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21 minutes ago, KSP said:

Ok thank you. What should I use to wipe off the pre applied thermal paste on the X52?

a coffee filter or something that doesn´t loose fibers and alcohol.

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