Problems with thermal paste

[jacksonlolin]

What happens if you put the kraken x62 (which is already pre applied with thermal paste) upside down? I did that and I just took it straight off and put it the right way up. I could tell that the paste was ruined but will it have any affect on the performance even though the paste is still there?


Also, dumb question, but when screwing everything into he case does it matter what screws you use as long as they fit?

Thanks

 

[jgustin7b]

If you are saying “it’s ruined” You may want to wipe it off and reapply new paste just to be safe. Just a pea-sized drop on the cpu will do. And I guess so...but honestly I would go with the chosen ones.

 

[GhislainG]

If you didn't power up the system for hours, then the paste should be fine. Use whatever screws fit the case.

 

[marksavio]

just buy a artic silver 5 or a noctua one if in case you need more re-applying.