CPU and heatsink question

[tgbyhn10111]

I will be getting a retail e4300 soon or a e6320.

I wanted to know if the heatsink / fan will already be attached to the cpu or am I going to have to attach the heatsink to the CPU with thermal paste myself?

Thanks

Pete

 

[tgbyhn10111]

So I just push them together or rest it on top and presumably the fan springs will pull it onto the chip?

thanks

 

[tgbyhn10111]

Thanks

Is it difficult to change coolers once one is already attached. I'm thinking I might get a better cooler when i can afford it. Will the old heatsink be stuck to the cpu in which case, how to you get it off without damaging the cpu?

 

[tgbyhn10111]

I have decided to get an Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler from day 1 to put on my new e4300

Does the cooler come with a compound already applied to the heatsink? If so, how do i remove it? The instructions for the freezer mention ArctiClean 1 and 2 - do I need that stuff?

Does it matter which way the fan points? I have heard people say point the fan towards the back of the case as the air flows out that way, is that correct?

Thanks

 

[tgbyhn10111]

Don't remove the pre-applied paste from the ACF7. It's pretty much the same as AS5.

And position the fan so that it's blowing air through the heatsink towards the back of the case.

OK I have read comments from a few people on here stating to remove the standard paste but thats's not required then? I'm glad about that as it will cost less - are you sure about the pre applied stuff?

 

[tgbyhn10111]

Thanks Cob