I'm swapping out the CPU in my PC. The new CPU has no thermal paste applied to it, but I use a Kraken x62 cooling system with Pre-Applied thermal paste. However, this cooling unit was used on my current building for about 6 months. So I want to know if I need to apply a new bead of thermal paste to my CPU, even though the Kraken x62 unit has it pre-applied
Main reason I'm asking is because I've never upgraded this component, and I"m not sure how much efficiency of the pre-applied paste is lost after 6 months of usage.
Edit: Solved, You do need to re-apply after swapping hardware. Thanks everyone!
Main reason I'm asking is because I've never upgraded this component, and I"m not sure how much efficiency of the pre-applied paste is lost after 6 months of usage.
Edit: Solved, You do need to re-apply after swapping hardware. Thanks everyone!