Is Thermal Compound also required or has the CPU-Contact Area already been coated. For reference, my CPU draws just 95w max.
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I believe this particular one is bare-bones, and doesn't come with any pre-applied TIM. Even if it did, I always recommend applying your own, and monitor your temps carefully, reapplying the TIM if necessary until you see satisfactory temps. Most thermal paste you could buy is "good enough" for most applications, but in your case I'd recommend Arctic Silver or some other metal-ish paste for the best heat transfer. That heatsink will work on most 95w cpu's, but will struggle with quad cores. Anything more than a mild overclock is not recommended.
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Yes they have a bios update to allow the use of the 9590 and it's 220w requirement. Make sure if you buy a 9590 to also buy an AIO water cooler because this will not run on air. It gets extreamly hot. I suggest buying a corsair h100i.
963140
The heatsink or cpu cooler come with high quality thermal paste plus mounting for LGA 2011 and 1150. However, you need to apply the paste on top of the cpu. There are many videos on YouTube that shows you the proper way of putting it if you want to know how exactly it is applied on top of the CPU. To answer you question, it comes in a tube of about 50 ml if I am not mistken.
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You need a heatsink+fan for the CPU, it will definitely fail under load and/or melt. The main thing is the heatsink, which should have come with your CPU. If you are just trying to eliminate fans, you can maybe get away with removing the fan from the heatsink but that is unlikely I would guess, unless it is a very nice aftermarket heatsink.
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you apply it to the cpu processor. It goes in between the processor and the cooler to dissipate heat evenly :) I usually use something very flat edged and apply a VERY THIN AND EVEN COAT.
1323494
I agree with the other...you dont need any additional because there is already some there. If you messed that up, then scrape it all off and apply a small pea size on the middle of the heat sink or CPU and gently put the cooler back on and lock into place.
1854989
The factory fan comes with a heat sink "square", and it will eliminate the need for thermal paste. That being said, it can't hurt to apply more, especially if you plan to overclock or tax the processor. So, you won't NEED to buy thermal paste, but for the minimal cost of the paste, and the significant dollar outlay for the processor, it sure couldn't hurt.
2202797
No longer are processors requiring thermal past as the fan/heat sink has a thin film of thermal coating to transfer heat to the heat sink. The fan/heat sink are included with this processor and any Intel Boxed processor.
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Thermal interface material is pre-applied to the heat sink. Thermal grease should not be necessary unless you are removing and reattaching the heat sink to the processor. Here is a link that explains what you get: http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-030329.htm.
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You're definitely right! I think the chip outputs too much heat. What I did is undervolted the cpu from the BIOS and also disabled the AMD Turbo Technology, and now it's so much cooler and quieter. Temp on idle around 30-35 load 50-55. Lowest degree was 25. That's insane with the stock fan!
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If you are using the stock heatsink then thermal compound is already applied in the packaging. If you are using an aftermarket heatsink, then you definitely want to make sure to use some if it doesn't already have it on it.
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Yes, you need to put the compound between the cpu and the heatsik/w fan to keep it from burning up.
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I wouldn't use as thermal compound for different reasons. Is great for direct placement under heat sink on dye. Tried on gpu and ruined it. Does conduct electricity so be careful.
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Yes, use this method for all cpu's. This thermal compound is excellent; very smooth and fluid. You don't need much, just a pea size amount and form a thin film on the CPU.
1101156
it is actually called thermal paste and arctic silver is the best to get and just one good drop in the middle of the cpu on the back side is all you need. it will spread out when you install the cooling fan and heat sync
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Yes, the thermal paste is already applied to the cpu when it is boxed. If you feel that there is not enough thermal paste you can always add a bit more