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#1 11-02-2003, 08:50 PM

Hi all,

Thermal Paste... Do I need it?

I'm installing a P4 3 gig chip on an intel board... will fire ensue if I don't use paste?

Thanks!

Prometheus · #2 11-02-2003, 09:38 PM

Only if you plan to overclock ur system

it doesnt hurt but go ahead and so it anyway

Jason425 · #3 11-03-2003, 01:02 AM

uh.. i think the stock intel fans have a "Thermal Pad" built in. You should get some thermal grease/paste/whatever. It's only like $10 and it lasts a long time.

#4 11-05-2003, 09:39 PM

some thermal paste came with my p4(retail).

Jason425 · #5 11-05-2003, 10:36 PM

none has ever come with my p4's (retail as well)

#6 11-06-2003, 05:04 PM

my p4 3gig retail came with some thermal paste also; i didnt put it on because stock fan has thermal pad on it and i dont overclock my system

#7 11-09-2003, 10:10 PM

get arctic silver 5
the performance is great and there are almost no side effects
just apply it with the instructions on www.arcticsilver.com website and all should be fine

it makes a big difference compared to generic silicon pastes

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