should i apply thermal paste

[greenbreadmmm]

I am installing a new hd today and i found a fresh tube of artic silver thermal paste. should i apply it when the case is open, or is it not worth the effort. iv read contradicting results. has anyone here done it?

 

[waloshin]

Apply it to what?

 

[belvdr]

The paste only helps transfer heat from one material to another (excluding air). So, there's no need for it here.