Q9550 Install Question

[BillS22]

I notice that the Intel Heatsink for my new Q9550 doesn't have any thermal grease.
The instructions doesn't mention any.

Should I get some?

Thanks,
Bill

[BillS22]

oops. there is grease. It's a gun-metal grey color. I thought is was metal.
3 pads.... pre-applied on the copper center of the heatsink.

I'm ok.

honest...it looked like metal