i7 920 CPU doesn't come with thermal paste for the cooler?

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Published on 2009-08-09T21:24:43Z Indexed on 2010/03/18 16:21 UTC
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I installed my new i7 920 CPU and cooler that came with it. It didn't come with any thermal paste, so I guess it is not required?

I really hate these snap-in 'screws', they pop out easy!

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