Thermal paste when there is no over clocking!!!

[Junior77]

I bought an alpha pal6035. I have not received it yet, but should i put the thermal compound even though i don't OC?

 

[CarpeDeo]

You definitely should. You don't need arctic silver, just your basic Radio Shack thermal grease will be fine . . . But it never hurts to have thermal grease.

 

[Jalapeno]

If your HS/fan comes with thermal tape already attached, leave it there and just put it on the CPU. It will work well for you.

 

[sad]

When you get your pal6035, it should arrive with Alpha's grease. Use it!

 

[jonnyGURU]

I agree with all of the above. you should never put a fan on a CPU "dry". There are air gaps and air makes a great INSULATOR. Just make sure that you use it sparingly.

 

[tydas]

Why did you buy that contraption if your not oc'ing??

 

[Viperoni]

To have your processor run at a lower temperature silly

 

[Miraluka]

Why can't you people just simply answer the question???

Your answer is YES.