should i apply thermal paste

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  1. greenbreadmmm, Dec 10, 2008

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    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?
     
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  2. waloshin, Dec 10, 2008

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    Apply it to what?
     
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  3. belvdr, Dec 10, 2008

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