GOOD examples of applying thermal paste

Split, I can see your point and why you do it. I've not really found it to be an issue with the blob and squash, but I'm getting less picky in my builds these days!
 
On reading arctic's guide, I have a question.
The reccoment the use of isopropynol to remove residues...
Is methyl aclohol OK? (ie meths).
I know turpentine and white spirit would be a Bad Thing, but isn't meths as pure as isopropynol?

My TT, which I'll be reattaching soon, as some microscratches on it's base, which have got Tuniq thermal compound in them (makes the micoscopic scratches look like canyons LOL ), and I'd rather it wasn't there.
 
thegoonden said:
On reading arctic's guide, I have a question.
The reccoment the use of isopropynol to remove residues...
Is methyl aclohol OK? (ie meths).
I know turpentine and white spirit would be a Bad Thing, but isn't meths as pure as isopropynol?

My TT, which I'll be reattaching soon, as some microscratches on it's base, which have got Tuniq thermal compound in them (makes the micoscopic scratches look like canyons LOL ), and I'd rather it wasn't there.
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I'm really not sure; guess it depends on its impurities and what it might leave behind once it evaporates.

Some people swear by proper cleaning fluids, but I've not noticed any difference in temps by simply wiping it away. With Arctic Silver 5, all I use is a bit of kitchen role or toilet paper. The lint might be a little harsh on shiney surfaces, but it seems to do the job fine and has the surfaces looking nearly new. That's why I love AS5 - so easy to remove.

Again though, as I said above, I'm really not fussy these days. Saving a degree or two in temps doesn't seem like it's worth the hassle of just doing things the easy way.
 
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