I only use WD (Western Digital) or Samsumg, never had a single issue with them. I wont need to touch the paste anytime soon dont worry, my CPU never goes past 45c lol but FFXIV turns the damn room into a oven with the graphics card, I could lower the temps but I like my overclock and 60-65c is well within its limits, I think the 6950HD can do 100-105C before it throttles