Messed up on the cooler, im a retard, we know.

[computerbuildin]

So this was the most retarded move ive done ever. I completely lost my train of thought and this is what happened, so I started with getting my processor in, done, I put the pea sized thermal grease on there, now this is were I screwed up, I swore I took off that "TAKE THIS PLASTIC PIECE OFF THE BOTTOM ON THE COOLER" you know, the thing that protects the bottom of the heatsink part. well anyway I lost my thought here, and ended up putting it on. I then thought and looked at my cooler later, and then im like oh *bleep* so I take it off, took the plastic piece off. and put it back on, I already had thermal grease on, so what I was wondering, Ive heard processors and heatsink plates, when they have anything but thermal grease and processor/heatsink plate on it, it can horribly increase your temp. or even overheat your computer. I did touch the plastic protector a few times while trying to take it out, etc. so did the plastic screw this up yes or no.

 

[stahlhart]

You should be okay. Remove the cooler, clean the contact surfaces carefully, and give it another shot. Chalk it up as a learning experience.

 

[ThatsABigOne]

This is good that you have noticed your mistake PRIOR to turning on your computer for the first time.

Look at post #2 as it tells pretty much what you need to do.