XPS Gen 3 Heatsink question

In my machine I removed the heatsink and noticed a gray kinda plasticy substance on the bottom of it and on top of the processor, and later put it back. Was that stuff some kinda seal thats gonna cause a problem or will it be fine just set back as it is? It seems to spin the fans up more but it could just be my imagination.

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mrbaggs

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November 8th, 2005 14:00

Nah, I didnt remove any of the gray plasticy stuff, I'm just wondering if it was a solid piece that I broke somehow or if its fine as is.

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Georgia_Rebel

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November 8th, 2005 14:00

uhhh.......thats thermal paste...you need it...it helps transfer heat from the processor or chipsets to the heatsink....if you have removed it ..I wouldnt run my machine untill I went out and bought some more and replaced it.......

tonebalone

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November 8th, 2005 16:00

You should clean off the old and put on some new. Buy Arctic Silver 5 and follow the directions on their website.

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