does this product require heatsink gel to be applied
588433
no, it comes with a heatsink with thermal paste already applied to it. However if you are going to use an aftermarket heatsink you will have to buy thermal paste and apply it to the processor. also if you see that a processor is an OEM part it will not come with a heatsink or thermal paste. This one is not OEM which means that its got all the required things to cool it.
1240817
Remove old thermal paste, clean it until it like a mirror, applies only two drops from one end to another, recommend a Q tips not have much cotton, just cover it until it appears a thin layer, if you apply more or less you will have overheating problem. if for some reason You removed the heatsink, after having applied the thermal paste, you will have problems.
49821
Yes. Just be sure to clean off the default thermal paste/pad on the cooling block before applying it.
1827370
These heatsinks actually came with pressure sensitive adhesive thermal pads. just remove paper and press on
1827823
Yes. Best thermal compound for all CPU and heatsinks. Heat transfer is super great.
595075
It comes with a heatsink and fan with thermal paste already applied.Depending on how much you want to push your processor, I would recommend finding a better heatsink since the one included is merely 'adequate' for normal uses. Mine has pretty high temps with even small overclocking with the stock cooler.
595071
It comes with the heat sink and the thermal paste already applied. You just put the processor in the socket and put the heat sink on top. The thermal paste is pre applied on the heat sink.
493874
The thermal paste is on the heatsink. You do not have to apply any to the CPU. You just gently put the heatsink on top of the CPU (after the CPU is on the motherboard). Why this CPU? I own it and love it but it is an older AMD CPU/APU. There are several new iterations of AMD APU's that have been released since this the A8-3850 that are better and at the same or similar price. This CPU/APU is no longer being actively produced by AMD and you will need to get an older compatible motherboard too.
981124
Based on my experience with thermal paste it works better the longer it has been installed without vibrations or part movement. Unless you remove your heat sink OR have heat issues after moving your device often (As with a laptop) you should not need to replace your thermal paste. If you are having heat issues on any device you should first dust the heat sinks and parts before replacing your thermal paste because it takes a while (Around 200 hours of heating and cooling cycles for Arctic Silver) to break the paste in before it works at its best.
1795572
You pretty much don't have to unless there is a problem or if you've removed the heatsink for some reason. This doesn't dry out and quit working like many of the cheap compounds. So, as long as it was applied correctly to begin with, you won't need to replace it. If you've taken off the heatsink, it's advisable to clean both sides and reapply the compound to make sure there aren't any bubbles.
1031437
Yes, it is necessary to use thermal compound for proper heat conduction to the heatsink, otherwise, the contact area would not be high enough. It's cheap.
1883398
no, needs heat and clean surface to bond and cure- heat source can be furnished by variety of methods and time. follow instructions closely
926810
The unit I purchased through ETARATECH for $55 did not come with a fan. I used the fan assembly from my old cpu. If this is the route you take, don't forget to order a thermal paste kit, about $12, which comes with a cleaning solution and a tube of thermal paste. It was easy to apply. Be sure to thoroughly clean your old heat sink and fan assembly of dust and other debris before reassembly. Qtips, windex and a vacuum cleaner should do the trick for this job.
1601070
The fan and heatsink come with it, yes. along with pre-applied thermal paste.
909719
Yes but if it was used you need to get some thermal paist because the pre applied stuff is only good for one use (unless they never used the stock heat sink)
1827373
It isnt necessary to use paste, because it isnt pc processor and it dont warm same pc processor. You need just to use the tape included.
1136689
Nope it will come in a little envelope sealed with bubble wrap . No Heatsink included well that's what I got with my purchase.