I kinda smeared the preappied Intel thermal paste :/

[ahuezo005]

I am completely new at this, just a heads up. So when I taking out the CPU cooler, I accidentally smeared 1 of the 3 bars or paste with my thumb. I kinda got most of what I could got of my finger back on. So my question is will I need to reapply new thermal paste or is it fine.

 

[chemmajorp53]

You don't absolutely need to but you probably should, especially if you have an i5 or i7