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**Panama Red** · 02-15-2006, 08:45 AM

Retail cpu's come with a hsf and thermal pad. Using an aftermarket hsf assembly or thermal paste will void the cpu manufacturer's three year warranty. We'd prefer to recommend the Retail package for first time builders. Those interested in overclocking will probably replace the stock hsf without concern for the warranty.

02-15-2006, 08:45 AM	#24
Panama Red Served with Pride Staff Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: near the left coast of Michigan Posts: 14,654	Retail cpu's come with a hsf and thermal pad. Using an aftermarket hsf assembly or thermal paste will void the cpu manufacturer's three year warranty. We'd prefer to recommend the Retail package for first time builders. Those interested in overclocking will probably replace the stock hsf without concern for the warranty. __________________ Getting old is not for sissies!