Do I need to remove this excess thermal paste that squished out? Or can I leave it?
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Sorry for the horrible picture. It's hard enough to see with my eyes, let alone get a pic.
For sure. The center fan is doing the hard work, and Noctua and others have started shipping these same cooling blocks with a single 140mm fan in the middle.
Here's how I have mine (pulling from the back, top exhaust).
