AMD 64

[thursday22dp]

I didnt buy any but i heard that they come with it so i would be all set...if it makes any difference i ordered a 3500

 

[pwrstick]

It depends entirely on if you bought a "retail" version or "oem" version.

Actually, in both cases: no. If you bought a retail version though it comes with a heatsync/fan and a thermal pad on the heat sync. The OEM version contains just the CPU (and a shorter warranty).

 

[thursday22dp]

yeah i got it retail...your statement seems kinda counteractive...

Actually, in both cases: no.

heatsync/fan and a thermal pad

isnt the thermal pad with grease?

 

[Coquito]

The thermal pad melts a bit & is used the same way grease would be. Though it is much more difficult to take off once it's been burned in.

 

[thursday22dp]

would i need to buy thermal grease?

 

[RadiclDreamer]

No, the pad does the same thing as the grease

 

[thursday22dp]

aight, is the pad with the piece of tap i peel off?

 

[Gamingphreek]

The pad is very high quality actually. I forget whether AMD or Intel uses the Shin-Etsu brand.

-Kevin

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: pwrstick
It depends entirely on if you bought a "retail" version or "oem" version.

Actually, in both cases: no. If you bought a retail version though it comes with a heatsync/fan and a thermal pad on the heat sync. The OEM version contains just the CPU (and a shorter warranty).

It's heat sink: A protective device that absorbs and dissipates the excess heat generated by a system.
It's not trying to "synchronize" with the CPU, just help remove the heat.

/This ends today's vocabulary lesson.🙂

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
The pad is very high quality actually. I forget whether AMD or Intel uses the Shin-Etsu brand.

-Kevin

Not sure about Intel, but I know AMD does. And yes the pad works great.

 

[thursday22dp]

but is the pad just a little pad? or do i have to do anything with it(peel off tape?)

 

[ribbon13]

read the instructions?

 

[Ike0069]

They used to come with a piece of blue vinyl tape over it, but now they just have a plastic shield over it. Set the CPU in the socket and lock in place. Remove the plastic piece from the HSF and place it on top of the CPU and lock in place. If you've never done it before, do this with the MB outside the case. With the new locking mechanism, it is now much easier than in the past.

 

[thursday22dp]

oh ok thanks ike