I'm putting my new rig together as I type, but I've got a silly Q.
Im about to install an e6600 onto a p5w, using a stock heatsink (I know, ill replace it when I get a chance), but my query is, Does the stock e6600 (retail box) heatsink come with thermal paste etc already applied?
I've looked at the bottom of the h/s and theres 3 shapes on the gold panel bit that look like :
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/_________\
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Is that the thermal compound?
I know this will probly get a big LOL from some people , but I've only ever installed AMD chips before, and theyve come with everything already applied/attached, but I need to be sure so I dont fry my new conroe
TIA