Question 1

2 questions:
Does this kit include thermal paste?
will the MB need to be removed even if the stock mountings are still intact?

Accepted Answer

Does this kit include thermal paste?
    The photo in the product description showed a small tube of thermal paste but my package did not include any.  If you don't have any, order some Arctic Silver 5 with this cooler.

will the MB need to be removed even if the stock mountings are still intact?
      Maybe.  It depends on your computer case.  Some cases have a cutout in the motherboard tray allowing you to swap the cooler without removing the motherboard.  You need access to the back of the motherboard to place the mounting bracket that the screws in the cooler screw into.

Question 2

Does the motherboard need to be removed from the case to install a backing plate ?

Accepted Answer

Yes the motherboard will need to be removed unless your case has a cut out under the cpu that allows access.

Question 3

Does this Kit include Thermal paste?

Accepted Answer

Thermal paste already applied to bottom of heat sink, not in a  separate container.

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