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CPU Cleaner

jonnywhite

jonnywhite

jonnywhite

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Hey, I’m going to replace my motherboard and heat sink fan. Is it necessary to remove the thermal component that is left over on the CPU with liquid cleaner?
 
necessary, no. but if you want best results, then its best to remove it with cotton wool buds and isopropyl alcohol, or failing that, nail varnish remover. then reapply a new layer.
 
Make sure you don't leave any particles of cotton wool on your CPU when you clean it. That's why you should use a lint free cloth (a coffee filter would do) so that you don't leave tiny little particles behind that could affect performance.
 
From what i've heard on these forums, Nail Varnish remover is far from ideal as it contains some kind of oil that remains around.

I bought a bottle of the Akasa TIM-Cleaner from OcUK and there's a fair bit in the bottle so it won't run out very fast, it also does a great job of cleaning the CPU. Highly recommended.
 
Legend said:
Make sure you don't leave any particles of cotton wool on your CPU when you clean it. That's why you should use a lint free cloth (a coffee filter would do) so that you don't leave tiny little particles behind that could affect performance.
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Q F T!

Same goes for tissue paper, kitchen roll, dusters and socks (yes someone has actually used a sock!).
 
I best play it safe. I will try and get some official CPU cleaner stuff from local PC shop, if not I will just leave it. I would order some but PC needs to be built before Saturday. Better safe than sorry.
 
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