CPU Cooler NOOB help

[B&W]

Guys, i currently have a Stock Cooler on top of my CPU, if i was to take it off and put it on a new motherboard will i have to apply some kind of paste or super glue of some sort or does it fit right on top????

the reason i am asking is because i am getting a new Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L motherboard soon

 

[B&W]

You need some solution to clean off the old thermal paste, such as;
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-000-AC

Then just apply a small peashaped amount in the middle of the chip and place your heatsink on top. A lot of heatsinks come with this, and some even pre-applied like my old Corsair H-50.

Won't be needing the thermal material remover as im getting a brand new motherboard.

however, thanks guys, just bout to order a new board and a new CPU cooler so just want to clear up all the loose ends before i click buy.

 

[B&W]

might help to mention your current cpu, heatsink and motherboard

Q660 G0 @ 2.4 Ghz
Normal Coolermaster Stock Cooler
****ty Foxconn motherboard ATM

let me just make it clearer, im going to remove my CPU, CPU Stock Cooler and put t on a new motherboard, so from what you guys are telling me, this is what i must do.

1 - Get the new motherboard
2 - put the cpu in and apply thermal compound on top
3 - stick the Heatsink and CPU Fan on top of the thermal compound and connect it to motherboard, and walaaa your done?

correct ??

 

[B&W]

The CPU will currently have thermal compount on, remove this. Place it in the new board, apply new thermal paste and then put on the heatsink. It's relatively easy I replaced my stock cooler for a A70 last week and they were the steps needed.

i know im being a tight arse but is there anyway to remove the thermal paste on my cpu without buying the thermal paste remover?

 

[B&W]

personally, i just use kitchen roll, keep rubbing the cpu until the kitchen roll stops going black.
i have done this at least 6 times with no problems

100% sure this is fine and won't damage the cpu in anyway?

 

[B&W]

8 years a member with 4000+ posts on Overclockers UK and you're asking these questions?

Are you pulling our legs?

If you really didnt know the answers to these questions I would do a LOT of reading before messing about with your rig.


Also for a few quid more you can get the G41 mobo.

joint account with my cousin, im a noob lol i just use his account.

 

[B&W]

Ah, explains it all.

Get his help....or keep asking questions and don't do anything you're not sure of.

Good luck, let us know how you get on.

im not that much of a noob, i can do anything on the computer etc well most things, and i installed my own graphics card, ram etc and i know most things im only 18 as well lol. im just not 100% comfortable installing a motherboard by myself as ive never done it before but once i have it infront of me i should be able to do it, its just a daunting task for me.

 

[B&W]

I'm also 18, I really recommend forking out for some IPA. I'm waiting for Royal Mail to deliver me a 250ml bottle, 99.8% purity and complete with a few lint free cloths for under a fiver including shipping from the auction site. And it'll last you a long time, not to mention having more uses than just cleaning the CPU up. It's a good investment.

Also, putting a PC together is a cake walk, if you're unsure on things just take half an hour to read through all the manuals and become familiar with the proceedure. But basically, check the standoffs are in the right place, stick the IO panel in the rear of the case, mount the cooler support to the back of the motherboard, bolt the cooler on, bolt the motherboard in. Hook up the power and the job's a good'un.

ye sounds simpl enough, sure ill be fine, but how do i take my io panel out, some people i see bash it out, won't that damage that part of the case?

 

[B&W]

Seems to be a group of us 18 year old's on here
When you unscrew your motherboard it should become loose and you should be able to very easily pull it out.

thanks mate

 

[B&W]

Thermal paste remover: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-000-AC

It will be your best friend

out of stock unfortunately.