Generally you want to replace pads as the gap between the heat sink and the top of the chip maybe to great. Here's one source: [https://www.arctic.ac/us_en/thermal-pad.html|Artic Thermal Pad] As an alternative you can use a gapping paste like [http://www.computer-systems.gr/content/k5-pro|K5 Pro] I have found these gapping types of paste's don't last as long as the pads in their cooling effectiveness.
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CPU & GPU's which had paste on them should have paste put back on. Here's a good guide on what to look for: [https://www.ekwb.com/blog/thermal-compound-guide/|Thermal Compound Guide] and this on how to apply it] I've personally found Arctic Silver holds up well.
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CPU & GPU's which had paste on them should have paste put back on. Here's a good guide on what to look for: [https://www.ekwb.com/blog/thermal-compound-guide/|Thermal Compound Guide]. I've personally found Arctic Silver holds up well.
But, to be truthful here any good quality thermal paste will do.
Generally you want to replace pads as the gap between the heat sink and the top of the chip maybe to great. Here's one source: [https://www.arctic.ac/us_en/thermal-pad.html|Artic Thermal Pad] As an alternative you can use a gapping paste like [http://www.computer-systems.gr/content/k5-pro|K5 Pro] I have found these gapping types of paste's don't last as long as the pads in their cooling effectiveness.
CPU & GPU's which had paste on them should have paste put back on. Here's a good guide on what to look for: [https://www.ekwb.com/blog/thermal-compound-guide/|Thermal Compound Guide] and this on how to apply it] I've personally found Arctic Silver holds up well.
But, to be truthful here any good quality thermal paste will do.