Help: Build PC (Intel or AMD)

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Originally Posted by rsarwar

Quick question .. is it a good idea to remove the stock thermal from the heatsink and replace it with something better?

I would remove the stock thermal: a third party solution (e.g. Arctic Silver 5 thermal compound) will yield better thermal transfer from the CPU to the heatsink, ensuring that your CPU will run a bit cooler and thus, prevent overheating. To maximize your CPU's cooling results, an aftermarket heatsink is highly recommended (over the stock cooler), as they run cooler and quieter, whether or not you plan to overclock.