Changing my CPU watercooler

Termineyter · 29 Oct 2018 at 15:27

Hey

Just got myself a new corsair H100i pro watercooler.
I know there is thermal paste already on there but...
My old watercooler was ASETEK 550LC ExtremeLiquidCPUCooler.
Do i need to clean my CPU before installing my new cooler?

Thanks!

Ken

chroniclard · 29 Oct 2018 at 15:30

Yes, will need to clean the old TIM off.

Termineyter · 29 Oct 2018 at 15:32

any Household stuff that will do?

Termineyter · 29 Oct 2018 at 15:33

chroniclard said:
Yes, will need to clean the old TIM off.

any Household stuff that will do?

chroniclard · 29 Oct 2018 at 15:43

hmm, isopropyl alcohol most commonly used. Not sure on common household stuff.

Medical wipes might be ok....

LuckyBenski · 29 Oct 2018 at 18:34

Lighter fluid is pretty common. Methylated spirits would do ok, don't spill that on things though. White spirit is too oily.

Whatever you use, wipe with a clean napkin/towel after to remove any mineral residues.

Safetytrousers · 29 Oct 2018 at 18:57

Best thing for a wipe off (don't use isopropyl on acrylic though).

Adam123 · 29 Oct 2018 at 19:13

A bit of kitchen roll usually does the trick. Just make sure no bits of lint/fluff are left behind

Termineyter · 30 Oct 2018 at 08:07

Thanks guys, did with some alcohol, and a cloth of some kind for cleaning glasses. Installed and works perfectly. Doesn't get hotter than 50° at 4.2 GHZ .

Cheers

ANDARIAL · 30 Oct 2018 at 11:55

Vodka can be used in a pinch
Bit of a waste though