[SOLVED] Do you have to remove thermal paste on the CPU cooler too?

Mar 12, 2020
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Hello, I am trying to change the motherboard and I heard that I have to remove the old thermal paste on the CPU and apply new thermal paste. But do I have to clean the thermal paste that's on the CPU cooler also? I don't plan on buying new CPU cooler.

My CPU Cooler Model: MSI Core Frozr L
 
Solution
yes.
clean both surfaces thoroughly before applying new paste and reattaching cooler.

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