Apply cooling compound for Shadow Rock TF 2

[__Peter__]

Hello,

I just bought the Shadow Rock TF 2 and wonderd that there is a white membran on the plate. I read that this is pre applied thermal compound. Should I also add my own thermal compound on the CPU or is it enough for the cooler ?

 

Thanks in advance!

[AskTJ]

If it is preapplied, leave it as it is. When you next take off the CPU or are wanting to start overclocking, replace it with something from Corsair or Coolermaster. They can be found for cheap on eBay.

[__Peter__]

1 hour ago, AskTJ said:

If it is preapplied, leave it as it is. When you next take off the CPU or are wanting to start overclocking, replace it with something from Corsair or Coolermaster. They can be found for cheap on eBay.

Ok, thank you!

[Srnewbee]

 if you are gonna overclock, wipe that off. If not then it is fine. Use gelid or thermal grizzly in case you decide to overclock. I think gelid or Noctua are better choices than thermal grizzly since they are much cheaper but the temp difference is around 1 degree Celsius.