K thank u anying else? Also should i put up a vid when it's done?
Originally posted by mman259
YES you need it. You apply the thermal compound to the top of the cpu(after it is in the motherboard), BEFORE you put the CPU Cooler on. If you don't, it will probably fry your CPU lol.
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K thanks, should I put up a vid when it's done?
Originally posted by Collin
It's what keeps your CPU fan and CPU together, and helps cool it better. Very important.
I went without it for a week, and my computer couldn't stay on for more than an hour at a time.