got no iso alcohol to remove thermal paste from my Gfx, what are my options!??

old gamer · 20 Jun 2011 at 14:48

acetone 60p from chemist

JeffyB · 20 Jun 2011 at 15:47

Acetone/nail varnish remover if your desperate and cannot get IPA.

henrik-t · 20 Jun 2011 at 17:22

i just used a microfiber cloth worked like a charm, as the paste came off in 1min. then i used a few min on polishing it. it was like a mirror, only minor thing that happen was the Cooler was oc too long for the case by 4-5mm

so i had to saw out a section of the top hard cage, to slot it in...

now im going to fiddle whit it, its whisper quiet........ i might try to Oc it.
its running at 21%fan speed 40 degrees idle @ 50% cant hear it, even at 80% i cant almost not hear it inside my fractal R3, this was a great buy.

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 21 Jun 2011 at 10:34

Just to add I've always used Vodka and never had any problems. Currently have an old Arctic Freezer that used to cool my dual core many years ago. Cleaned with Vodka and its now cooling my Q9550 @ 4Ghz (with one plastic pin slightly knackered so its not even tightened down properly) Max temps of 62 degrees.

coldfused · 21 Jun 2011 at 10:43

henrik-t said:
what about toothpaste.

TOOTHPASTE?? lol

stuartw_b said:
Just to add I've always used Vodka and never had any problems.

Terrible waste

Nymins · 21 Jun 2011 at 12:47

Tissues

henrik-t · 23 Jun 2011 at 16:31

stuartw_b said:
Just to add I've always used Vodka and never had any problems. Currently have an old Arctic Freezer that used to cool my dual core many years ago. Cleaned with Vodka and its now cooling my Q9550 @ 4Ghz (with one plastic pin slightly knackered so its not even tightened down properly) Max temps of 62 degrees.

some use it, as its antiseptic

Deleted member 77746 · 23 Jun 2011 at 16:34

Nymins said:
Tissues

You not need to use alcoholic based material you just waste your money. As Nymins said tissue will do the job just fine!

rexehuk · 23 Jun 2011 at 16:44

Tomato soup*. Only use Heinz, all others will break it.

*Takes no responsibility for you breaking your cpu

Activ8 · 23 Jun 2011 at 17:39

Nail polish removers contain oils too so remember to get rid of any residue. If you have or can get alcohol pads similar to what they use in hospitals use those as they contain 70% Isopropyl alcohol.

They are called Sterets or Alcohol Prep Pads. They're in small individual packs 50mm x 50mm. Needless to say I have loads here, but that's of no use to you. Your Dr's will have plenty though.

ChrisGTL · 23 Jun 2011 at 18:04

I use this.......

Dab it on a tissue and wipe carefuly. Do not pour it over your chip!!!!!

TheCenturion · 23 Jun 2011 at 18:10

Done this to my cpu many times. If you got no alcohol, cotton pads/balls do the job perfectly

Steve Zodiac · 23 Jun 2011 at 18:15

Sandpaper should do the trick.

ChrisGTL · 23 Jun 2011 at 19:21

Steve Zodiac said:
Sandpaper should do the trick.

/Ban

Mr Krugga · 23 Jun 2011 at 22:03

Spirit/vodka, isopropyl alcohol or a simple nail polish remover.

Don't use water, better just dry clean it with a paper towel if you have no other choice.

Krony · 24 Jun 2011 at 02:22

ChrisGTL said:
I use this.......

Dab it on a tissue and wipe carefuly. Do not pour it over your chip!!!!!

Hehe, polo sport ***, i use Acitone it's pretty nasty but dries in seconds so no chance of conductivity.
Edit: Lol "for the win" in short was blocked ?

lrlcr · 24 Jun 2011 at 12:05

Jam.

I tend to use IPA, i've got a bottle of it that i liberated from the lab. I've also got some disc brake cleaner which is just pressurised IPA.

Daniel C · 24 Jun 2011 at 12:18

Drop your CPU in a glass of water then rub it in Vaseline*

*Don't do this

Swifty55 · 24 Jun 2011 at 12:35

Meh, I've always wiped thermal paste off with kitchen roll. Never had a problem.

Combat squirrel · 24 Jun 2011 at 12:56

By far and away the best stuff iv ever used is nail varnish remover, don't know why it works so well, it just does.