Can you use Themal Paste on a Heatsink with Thermal pad?

[Atropine]

I was wondering if anyone out there uses thermal grease with a heatsink that already has a thermal pad on the surface? Is it recommended?

 

[fredtam]

As long as you remove the thermal pad.

 

[beverage]

You should NOT use both.

 

[Reliant]

Using both will reduce efficiency, just use one or the other.

 

[Atropine]

I thought so, just wanted to verify...............thanks