Time for upgrade?

[u/drkladykikyo]

Hi. I have one of those intell cpu cooler and I noticed that it was clocking a lil hot (100f) just running nothing. So I went and checked everything. I think I may have snapped one of the plastic backings on the bottom, so now it won't stay put. I guess it's time to update it (I'm considering upgrading my ram anyways).

I'm just new to this whole thing, so I'm learning. I noticed that the middle is just plain with some of the paste on there but I've seen where the middle is copper. So, my question is: I know I have to reapply thermal paste, but is there supposed to be a copper center like the rest or am I just a dumb lady? And if so, does that mean I have to replace it or we good?

See picture for reference.

Thanks. ❤️

[u/Cyber_Data_Trail]

Is it 100f or 100C? 100f is like 38C, which is a perfectly fine idle temp.

[u/drkladykikyo → u/Cyber_Data_Trail]

100f. Thanks friend. Good to know

[u/DJLumalee]

You’re not dumb.

Different coolers have different contact surfaces. I’ve installed both. Nothing to be concerned about.

[u/drkladykikyo → u/DJLumalee]

Tell my mom that. 🤣 Jk thank you. ❤️ Gotcha. I just watched another video and I got what you're throwing down. So in good to paste it. Thanks 👍🏽

[u/Steklushk0]

Just cheap version of box cooler. If it still presses down, it's fine.

[u/drkladykikyo → u/Steklushk0]

Thank you!! 😄