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    Does the stock Intel 3.2 HSF need paste ?

    getting it from my software 'easy tune' that came with my mobo ... GigaByte 8IK1100 Yuo...its a little high...thats why im a little worried ...when im not under laod im running in the low 40's What do you think / recommend ? Cheers for your help!! Paul
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    Does the stock Intel 3.2 HSF need paste ?

    yup..im running at stock speed...with the side of the case off...zipping up around 5 gig worth of data and im getting temperatures of 58-61 degrees celcius!! is this normal ?? Im a bit worried!! Any advice welcome Cheers Paul edit: I am using stock thermal pad...no paste ;) <P...
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    Does the stock Intel 3.2 HSF need paste ?

    Hi All, I have just purchased a boxed Intel 3.2 800FSB CPU. Do i need to apply thermal paste when i am installing it ?? There is already a thermal pad on the chip...do i remove that and add an after market HSF, do i leave it and use the stock HSF...or do i remove it add paste and then use the...