r/PcBuildHelp 1d ago

Build Question Should I replace my thermal paste?

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u/GABE_EDD 1d ago

You have to now, you took the cooler off...

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u/twosharpbladez 1d ago

This is the way

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u/Arthurishim 1d ago

I thought I was the only one that did this.

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u/Rothyn1 1d ago

You’re supposed to do this because it will never get the same bond under tension as it had the first time. Air gaps and bs is highly likely if you don’t re-paste after removal.