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Reuse thermal paste

  • 10-04-2022 08:46PM
    #1
    The_B_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,008 ✭✭✭
    Something about sandwiches


    I think I know the answer already but want to double check, as I'm short on time.

    I received my replacement mobo from amazon today. Just went to swap over the cpu now and realised the cpu release latch is under the heatsink. I have to remove the heatsink to get the cpu out. I don't have any thermal paste in the house.

    My question is, can i pull off the heatsink, remove the cpu and then just put the heatsink back on the cpu in the new motherboard without cleaning and re-applying thermal paste?

    I presume not, but for the sake of saving a few days while waiting on delivery, I said I'd double check.

    Cheers



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