Should I remove pre-applied thermal paste?

[depressedares]

I was wondering whether I should remove the pre-applied thermal paste that came with the cpu cooler (Phanteks PH-14TCPE) and apply the TIM that came with it in the lil tube.

Thanks.

 

[Doctor Rob]

personally I always replace the thermal paste that comes on a CPU cooler but I always use Geild GC Extreme paste. I have used many others and found that this one works wonders! much better temps, I don't have to reapply like I did with arctic silver products I had used. etc..

 

[Doctor Rob]

I should say the only time I have used the pre applied stuff was in a pinch and then later replaced it and have always got much better temps.

 

[depressedares]

I should say the only time I have used the pre applied stuff was in a pinch and then later replaced it and have always got much better temps.

Alright, thanks for the answer.

 

[ss202sl]

There's really no huge reason to replace it. All the pastes are pretty close in performance. Yes, you could get a little better OC, but why would a company sell a cooler with a poor performing thermal paste?
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-comparison,5108.html

 

[Giroro]

Yes.
Pre-applied TIM is usually thicker (both in consistency and quantity) than a good TIM from a tube. Performance will usually be a little better if you do it yourself and follow a good application procedure.

Realistically though, the pre-applied TIM should perform well enough for most people.

 

[depressedares]

There's really no huge reason to replace it. All the pastes are pretty close in performance. Yes, you could get a little better OC, but why would a company sell a cooler with a poor performing thermal paste?
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-comp...

Yes.
Pre-applied TIM is usually thicker (both in consistency and quantity) than a good TIM from a tube. Performance will usually be a little better if you do it yourself and follow a good application procedure.

Realistically though, the pre-applied TIM should perform well enough for most people.

Thank you for the answers.