Cleaning cpu

jamdale · 15 Jun 2015 at 20:36

I built my new pc a few weeks ago with an air cooler but want to add a H100i now I have a bit more cash. What is the best way to remove the thermal paste from the cup before adding the new cooler? I have read some conflicting stuff and am terrified I'll scratch it or something. Any advice would be appreciated.

wazza300 · 15 Jun 2015 at 20:41

kitchen towel will remove most of it,then alcohol or methylated spirits will remove any remaining residue

you wont scratch it

Johnny_O'Neill · 15 Jun 2015 at 21:35

You can get "surgical spirit" in most well known chemists, that does the trick.

russell664 · 15 Jun 2015 at 21:47

I use Arcti clean oooooohhhhhhhhhh orange freshness.

los · 15 Jun 2015 at 21:51

I use IPA (isopropyl alcohol), got it from an auction site

Although I used to just use tissue to get it off, is it gets most of it off and couldn't see it making too much difference to the overall temps

russell664 · 15 Jun 2015 at 21:53

Ooooooooooooohhhhh baby wipes in conjunction with tissues works well too.

McGraw · 15 Jun 2015 at 22:20

I use lighter fluid and facial cleansing pads.

Admetos · 15 Jun 2015 at 22:30

I use this, use with a soft cleaning cloth.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-000-AC

Use the purifier when fitting new CPU's also.

jamdale · 15 Jun 2015 at 22:33

Ha some nice suggestions, thanks guys! Think I'll take a trip to my chemist tomorrow.

Nedb37 · 15 Jun 2015 at 23:03

Articlean for me also

Kelt · 15 Jun 2015 at 23:14

los said:
I use IPA (isopropyl alcohol), got it from an auction site Although I used to just use tissue to get it off, is it gets most of it off and couldn't see it making too much difference to the overall temps

This. Dirt cheap as well.

eddiew · 16 Jun 2015 at 12:05

'White spirit' from a general DIY store has always done a fine job for me.

Results may vary if you get your white spirit from an offlicense instead

lude1962 · 16 Jun 2015 at 12:53

scrape off excess with a cc
then wipe clean with
ALCOHOL SWABS /WIPES -FOR INJECTIONS /PIERCINGS / CLEANING
<--- from the bay

NMBlack · 16 Jun 2015 at 13:16

Nail polish remover and a cotton bud.....

Kidge · 16 Jun 2015 at 14:03

NMBlack said:
Nail polish remover and a cotton bud.....

This does the trick for me too

mufc802 · 16 Jun 2015 at 17:07

I used motorbike helmet visor spray cleaner. :cool:

Raiden85 · 16 Jun 2015 at 17:20

I use a tissue to remove most of the paste and then I use those little pre-injection swabs to clean the rest. Works great on the CPU and GPU.

rentaspoon · 16 Jun 2015 at 21:12

Blue cloth and brake cleaner, if its an amd chip get a 99p car sponge and place it on that as you clean, you still need to be gentle but your not as likely to end up with bent pins

skaif · 16 Jun 2015 at 22:09

Isopropyl Alcohol is all you need. Buy one can and use it for years, I am still on my first one!

therealjustin · 17 Jun 2015 at 09:03

Another vote for isopropyl alcohol. Just make sure to buy the bottle without any scents or oils added to it. I find a cotton swab works best followed by a few wipes with a cotton t-shirt or paper towel.