do I need thermal paste since the sk41g

[newbie_sff]

is not directly in contact???

I guess I can always try it without the paste at first.

Using the same heatpipe technology employed on certain Coolermaster coolers in particular, it does a reasonable job in cooling the CPU. Rather unconventionally, the actual cooling doesn't take place on the part of the heatsink that is in contact with the CPU. Rather, a 3750rpm Sunon fan is mounted on the radiator-style upper area (not pictured). If the BIOS' temperature reading are to be believed, the cooler does a fine job.

[Atomic]

Yes you do need thermal paste.

It is no different to any other system.

[TiG]

Newbie_SFF, the heatsink does the job of cooling the top of the CPU, but to do this they much touch well and have a good thermal conductivity, the only way you can do this is to ensure you have a wafer thin layer of themal paste between the two.

TiG

[Zak33]

paste baby...paste....you KNOW it needs it.

DOnt even THINK about it not having any. Something wants to make contact with your CPU...whtever it is, thin layer of paste

[newbie_sff]

So I just need a small dab on top of the cpu core. I may be looking at only one computer. The smallest size I can find is this.

http://www.arcticsilver.com/ceramique.htm

for $3.99 at newegg.com. Is there any difference between the different brands? Where do I get the 90% alcohol? Do they sell a kit or something?

[myth]

I'd use Artic silver 5,

http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm

But to be honest I dont know the diference betwen the 2!

Edit: well other then there properties....

[newbie_sff]

ok thanks. I mispelled the word arctic. No wonder I couldn't find it.

Anyway I guess I can go with this

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...100-007&depa=0

or

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...100-009&depa=0

or

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...100-201&depa=0

I will probably go with the 5 since I think almost everyone is recommending it.
Ok I found this ddr 2700 value ram. Will it work with the shuttle system? I tried their webpage but it does show value ram.

http://www.netaffilia.com/images/2004/08/13/4626953.gif