Q6600

[mlucool]

I just bought one and am attempting to build my computer. There is no mention of thermal paste on the intel supplied directions, nor does it come with thermal paste. I do need thermal paste right? Unless they changed something since last time I built my computer.

 

[b1gapl]

If you're using the stock CPU cooler for the Q6600, I believe there is already a thermal pad, on the base of the heatsink.

 

[mlucool]

I am using the stock heat sink. So I do not need thermal paste also? Its built into the heat sync now?

 

[b1gapl]

Yes...the thermal pad is on the base of the stock heatsink already.

It would be a good idea though, to get either AS5 or MX-1 thermal paste, and remove the thermal pad. You'll have cooler temperatures that way, even if not overclocking.

 

[mrfluffles]

Don't bother getting new paste if you're just using stock cooling..

 

[b1gapl]

Don't bother getting new paste if you're just using stock cooling..

True that....I was suggesting it, since it's inexpensive, and the tube can last for future builds as well.