Retail always has a heatsink. But i would get rid of that thermal pad. Thermal pad = no no. Use some AS5 (and whatever you do, dont EVEN look at the Cool labratory liquid metal crap.) I must ad to your post, that the intel pad on the core 2's will be just as good than any paste you use .if you are going to oc to world record heights you will see no difference in temps using your miracle cream,When you are talking cooling fans when ocing then that can make the pc scream.
