Intel E 8200 processor question.

[hk09]

I am building a new computer and it is my first time. I am wondering do I need to put Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound before putting heatsink and fan? Thank you

 

[Zayla74]

It would be incredibly difficult to apply once the HS is installed .

So yea, you put it on before seating the HS/Fan

 

[9mmx19]

If youre using the stock fan it already comes with some paste on it so you would have to clean that off first.

 

[hk09]

Is it ok to use the stock thermal compound? Or is it better to use arctic silver 5 thermal compound?

 

[Met-AL]

Just use the stuff that comes on it already.