[NiKKa]

what is that strip between the processor and the heatsink called??? the grey silky thing???

i am switching motherboards so i have took the processor off the hetsink and the grey strip thing is now old... will i beable to reuse it?? or buy a new one?? i need to know what its called so i can buy another one if i need it and can anyone let me know wherey ou buy it.

 

[ebackhus]

Thermal pad.

You can't reuse the termal pad on any system, the conducting properties are compromised once it's removed. Clean it off completely and use a thermal grease like Arctic Silver 5. Most PC stores carry it.