Cleaning cpu

[iviv]

Cleaning the old thermal paste off my CPU (E6600), just got a question.

I've removed most of it with loo roll, but there is still some of the paste left on there (From the stock heatsink). I've hunted around the house and come up with a bottle of Tesco Value white spirit. Would this do the job (Combined with a lint fee cloth which I'm going to go and buy), or should I leave it how it is?

 

[shadowscotland]

isopropyl alcohol - get some at your local pharmacy as close to 100% as possable. and apply some MX-2

ethyl alcohol is ok if you can't get the better stuff.
Both are sold as rubbing alcohol so check the label

[grandad]
DO NOT DRINK!
DO not mix with chlorine based products
and alway use in ventilated room.
[/grandad]

 

[gareth170]

use this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=OA-001-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27 it does the job well

 

[shadowscotland]

That stuff is good and smells nice (less warning instructions too), but the rainforest people sell servisol IPA 170 for only a few quid. If your going to buy something online, might as well buy the best (it's cheaper too and can be used for lots of other jobs)

 

[BassPwr]

use this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=OA-001-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27 it does the job well

I've used the Akasa TIM-clean before and it works great, smells nice too "citrus based solvent".

instructions on back of bottle

> scrape most of the TIM off with a piece of stiff plastic
> apply solution with a clean dry cloth
> leave for 1-2 minutes
> wipe clean with a dry cloth

caution: contains petroleum distillates. harmful. may cause lung damage if swallowed. repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. seek medical advice and show this container or label. avoid contact with eyes.

made in the uk non caustic non-inflammable

 

[Janesy B]

that Akasa TIM clean is very good stuff and very fragrant too

 

[errata]

white spirit tends to leave some residue not the best thing unless your very good about rubbing it clean again.

 

[misterPK]

I use IPA and coffee filters to wipe it off. They're cheap and lint free!

PK!

 

[EVILCOSMOS]

+1 for Akasa TIM Cleaner, plus a bit of kitchen roll to clean off the residue.