Cleaning Thermal Paste From Processor

[LeeST]

Hello,

Just a quick question do i really need to use a cleaner (ie Alcohol) when removing thermal paste from a cpu or can i just get by removing with a tissue/cloth.

Thanks

 

[rounddodger]

isopropyl alcohol <-- works like a charm.

I wouldn't use just a cloth as you want to completely remove all residue.

 

[Cob]

Remove the gunk with a clean tissue/cloth and then clean it with a slightly damp tissue/cloth if you don't have any proper cleaner.

 

[GazD]

I too need some of this, I have noticed some Isoproyl Wipes, would these do the job?

 

[Cob]

Should do. Tho you can get 500ml of iso-propyl for under a fiver at that great auction site in the sky.

 

[GazD]

Should do. Tho you can get 500ml of iso-propyl for under a fiver at that great auction site in the sky.

Cool beans, OT how is the XTX treating you Cob?

 

[Bikerz]

I just use lots of tissue untill i can see my gleaming face in it

 

[Cob]

Cool beans, OT how is the XTX treating you Cob?

Tbh I haven't really had the chance to test it yet. It runs sweet, but my machine is primarily a folding rig and I'm waiting to buy another 2gb of memory before spending a week or two on HL2.

 

[Rancidelephant]

Bog roll.

 

[Andeh]

bog roll does the trick fine for me.

 

[Tute]

I use Akasa TIM cleaner. Dab some on, wait 30 secs, and it just wipes off completely in one motion, all shiny underneath.

 

[LeeST]

Thanks for The Advice...Cheers

 

[yantorsen]

can you use meths?

 

[cuke2u]

Hi, you can use nail varnish remover...
Chris

 

[yantorsen]

Hi, you can use nail varnish remover...
Chris

I don't have any, can't think why...

 

[Ben M]

I don't have any, can't think why...

single?

it's quite widely sold, and isn't exacly expensive, why not invest in some?

 

[yantorsen]

single?

it's quite widely sold, and isn't exacly expensive, why not invest in some?

yes single, and I refuse to go and buy nail varnish remover, will meths not do?

 

[weescott]

I use Vodka.

 

[w3bbo]

IPA.

Vodka is for drinking not throwing on your cpu.

 

[Dharok]

I use Akasa TIM cleaner. Dab some on, wait 30 secs, and it just wipes off completely in one motion, all shiny underneath.

That is good stuff, and as someone has previously said - it smells lemony fresh too But if you get it on your hands, then it's a bugger to get the smell off lol.