heatsink question

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i am new at this so this might sound like a dumb question© i recently bought a heat sink/fan and there is a silver square on the bottom of it© i wonder, do i rip that thing off?
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Yes, You can carefully remove it but you have to put Thermal compound in it's place. Thermal Compound will work much better than that type of pad. Use a thin coat.
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