Thermal paste question

[The Cracker]

Ok, this might be a silly question but you guys/gals are better than company paid customer support so please bear with me.

I'm installing a Hyper Evo 212 on my kids gaming PC, its a straight forward install no issues. It comes with a little tube of thermal paste you obviously need for the install.

My question is, I still have some thermal paste from my Noctua I installed when I built my PC a few months ago. Comparing the two heat sinks the Noctua is a much much higher quality unit, its like comparing a Ferrari to a Camaro, would I be better off using the Noctua compound than the pack in Cooler Master?

Or it does it truly not matter?

And advice would be welcome, and thank you.

 

[AnonymousAndy]

I'd wager you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

 

[volkgren]

For the most part it doesn't matter. But from tests and reviews the NT-H1 from Noctua can give 1-2C better temps than other brands.

 

[The Cracker]

For the most part it doesn't matter. But from tests and reviews the NT-H1 from Noctua can give 1-2C better temps than other brands.

Thanks both of you for the replies.

I had a feeling it probably did not matter but possibly the Noctua paste was a little better, and thats the one I will use.

Happy Holidays and thanks again!