Thermal grease worries

[tluman2]

I am building a computer for the first time and I applied thermal grease onto the CPU for the heat sinks. I am just worried that over time the grease will seep into the CPU socket and fry it and my mobo. Is the clamp on a CPU usually pretty well-sealed and will the thermal grease dry?

 

[Gam3r01]

The paste will get less wet, but typically never dry. If it didnt seep out when installed it shouldnt come out later. If you are worried check in a few days after use. They are fairly well sealed and once clamped on the paste becomes a thin layer.