I've recently bought the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU cooler, but I noticed that neither the cooler nor the CPU came with any thermal paste. It's been a while since I last installed a CPU, and I wanted to clarify whether I absolutely need thermal paste for this setup. Is there something I might be missing, or has the shipping process changed recently? I just want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything critical before I do the installation.
3 Answers
While it comes with paste, remember that you can always opt for higher quality paste. Brands like Thermal Grizzly can help drop your temps a few degrees if you're into overclocking.
Unfortunately, you still need thermal paste for this cooler setup. While some coolers come pre-applied from the factory, I've seen that less frequently. So it’s a good idea to grab some just in case it doesn’t have any on it when you open it up.
Yes, you definitely need thermal paste. I can assure you that the cooler should come with some, so check more closely!
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