thermal grease for i5 750

techguy31 · May 30, 2010, 07:05 AM

I am not planning to overclock so I was wondering if I needed to apply any thermal grease on the processor. It seems tha there is thermal grease on the i5 750 fan. do I spread out the grease on the i5 750 fan?

95Viper · May 30, 2010, 07:21 AM

If you are using the stock fan, it comes with grease on the base, don't put anymore on it or the processor. And, don't spread the pre-applied grease.

Just a tip, have extra on hand, in case, you need to redo it.

sneekypeet · May 30, 2010, 08:10 AM

To add to Vipers comment, if you buy an aftermarket cooler, there is usually a sample of thermal paste/grease. Just use whats given to you for free for now, then later pick some up when you have to think about pulling the cooler for cleaning or whatever.

May 30, 2010, 07:05 AM	#1
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May 30, 2010, 08:10 AM	#3
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