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Intel core i5 2500k cpu stock cooler question.?

Achilles1600

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My question is... doe's the stock cooler with the i5 2500k' come with pre applied thermal paste.?
 

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Yes it does :)
 
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Yep, Intel and AMD stock coolers come with pre-applied paste to rule out the possibility of computer newbies running without paste and either killing their PC or wondering why their computer is so slow. Also makes it easy on system builders. :D
 

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Just built a 2500K system last night. And as the others said, I can confirm yes it does.
 
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yes. mine's still in the packaging untouched.
 
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