Advice regarding thermal paste

[Animositisomina]

I just bought a new CPU and a CPU cooler, had a quick question. The cooler (an Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev. 2) says it has thermal paste applied to it already, so I was wondering, should I still apply thermal paste to the CPU as well, or is the paste on the cooler enough by itself?

 

[SilkySalamandr]

Do not apply anymore paste. What comes on the cooler is what you use and nothing more. If you use too much paste it acts as in insulator.

 

[auntjemima]

As mentioned, its there to make your life easier. Just install and enjoy.

 

[Animositisomina]

Alright, understood. Thanks for the replies!

 

[jrweis]

I always remove the pre-applied paste and install Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound. Tests show it is one of the best at heat transfer. I'm pretty sure [H] has recommended it in the past as well!