Heatsink. do i need to add compound to my new amd 64

[denzil]

first time builder. does my heatsink/fan need compound

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Hello and welcome to Techspot.

If your heatsink/cpu has a thermal pad, then you don`t really need to use thermal paste.

However, my own personal preference would be to remove this and use some Arctic silver thermal paste instead. Just remember only to use a very thin layer.

See HERE for application instructions.

Regards Howard :wave: :wave:

 

[denzil]

looks like it has thermal pad. if i remove this will it invalidate warranty

 

[howard_hopkinso]

No, removing the thermal pad will not void the warranty.

See HERE for AMD`s warranty conditions.

Regards Howard