We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Putting together a PC yourself is often a cheaper option than opting for a pre-built one, but it requires ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thermal paste doesn't get much love in PC builds — until something overheats, that is. It's the thin, forgettable layer between your processor ...

Thermal paste (otherwise known as thermal grease) is mentioned a lot more than you might think in gamer forums and by PC builders, which is surprising considering it’s just a small addition to any rig ...

Probably best asking in the cooling forum, but the answer is "it depends". If you're using a stock HSF and don't plan on overclocking, probably not. Otherwise, yes.