Thermal Compound?

[Spooter]

Hi all,

I am fitting a new Cooler to my AMD AM2 X2 6000 and this already has thermal compound on there.

Should this be ok for the job as im not overclocking and have a good case with cooling fans?

Or should I add a little extra thermal compound onto the cpu as well?

 

[R.Muller]

If your not overclocking you will be fine. If you were to "add" thermal compound you will need to clean the existing thermal compound before applying the new thermal paste (with a tissue or something)

 

[Will_3rd]

The compound on the cooler should more than enough, remember less is more.

 

[Spooter]

Thanks guys, happy now.

 

[Kennysevenfold]

no no no the pre-applied TIM is whats recommended why would they put that amount on if they expect you to add more yourself.?

and never mix 2 TIM, always remove the old stuff before re-applying new TIM