Yes, the use of washers and thicker 1.5mm thermal pads instead of 1mm ones is mainly to compensate for slight height differences between the stock cooler and the water block — likely around 0.2mm or so. The stock cooler often has built-in standoffs and thermal padding designed specifically for...
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