Do CPUs come with thermal paste?

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Do CPUs Come With Thermal Paste? (And how to apply it properly)

Ryzen 5 1600 thermal paste comes out of box dried : r/AMDHelp

Do Intel CPUs come with thermal paste?

laptop - Does the smaller shiny area also need thermal paste in this kind of CPU? - Super User

TikToker Improves CPU Cooling by Adding Salt to Thermal Paste

Noctua Releases First Thermal Paste Application Recommendation for Ryzen 7000

How to Apply Thermal Paste To A CPU: 2024 Guide - GadgetMates

Is it worth removing the pre-applied thermal paste on AIO's and using something else/premium? : r/pcmasterrace

For What Length of Time Does Thermal Paste Dry?, by Guides Arena

Do Intel Processors Come With Coolers And Thermal Paste? - Computer Info Bits

What Should Good and Bad Thermal Paste Look Like on CPU? — Kooling Monster

Ryzen Owners : Does 1700 come with Thermal Paste Applied on Cooler?

Do CPUs Come with Thermal Paste?

How does my thermal paste spread look after taking off cooler ? : r/intel

How to apply thermal paste