How to remove thermal paste?

Bengaboy · 7 Jul 2008 at 22:09

Havnt a clue how to! I got an arctic cooler pro thing for my cpu, and it has what I think is thermal paste. I already have some arctic silver paste stuff, shall I remove it and whack that on?

And what shall I remove the paste with? I have water, washing up liquid and mayonaise

BTW, its me 1st build and Im excited!

setter · 7 Jul 2008 at 22:17

Bengaboy said:
Havnt a clue how to! I got an arctic cooler pro thing for my cpu, and it has what I think is thermal paste. I already have some arctic silver paste stuff, shall I remove it and whack that on?

And what shall I remove the paste with? I have water, washing up liquid and mayonaise

BTW, its me 1st build and Im excited!

Use the paste that comes with the arctic cooler. its arctic mx2 which is better than as5. as far as cleaning the old stuff of your cpu. i use cd cleaning fluid which contains isopropyl alcohol. or nail polish remover works as well

Bengaboy · 7 Jul 2008 at 22:23

setter said:
Use the paste that comes with the arctic cooler. its arctic mx2 which is better than as5. as far as cleaning the old stuff of your cpu. i use cd cleaning fluid which contains isopropyl alcohol. or nail polish remover works as well

Would it not nacker the stuff if I put nail polish remover on it?

billybob89 · 7 Jul 2008 at 22:23

to remove paste ive always found this stuff to work fine

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...erial Remover and Surface Purifier - 60ml Kit

just put it on leave for few mins and wipe off :cool:

setter · 7 Jul 2008 at 22:28

Bengaboy said:
Would it not nacker the stuff if I put nail polish remover on it?

If this is a brand new cpu id reccomend just using the paste that comes preapplied on the base of the arctic cooler. for a cpu that has been in use before youll have to clean it. a dab of nail polish remover on a soft cloth will be fine to wipe of old thermal paste

Tetsu · 7 Jul 2008 at 22:33

I use acetone, agree with the guys though

AbsenceJam · 7 Jul 2008 at 22:48

Most nail polish remover contains more than just acetone and leaves a residue, you want pure acetone or isopropyl alcohol.

Bengaboy · 7 Jul 2008 at 23:13

I only have water and nail polish in the house - and want to build it now!

Shall I just go with nail polish?

Greenlizard0 · 7 Jul 2008 at 23:17

Bengaboy said:
I only have water and nail polish in the house - and want to build it now!

Shall I just go with nail polish?

No.

p4radox · 7 Jul 2008 at 23:21

I've used white spirit without problems.

setter · 7 Jul 2008 at 23:28

Bengaboy said:
I only have water and nail polish in the house - and want to build it now!

Shall I just go with nail polish?

Bengaboy i was reading this post of yours here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17891045&highlight=username_Bengaboy

the cpu you bought of the mm will probably have been cleaned already. my advice is to just put your cpu in and stick the arctic freezer cooler on it. the paste supplied on the arctic freezer is very good stuff. some would say better than as5. after that your good to go

and good luck with the rest of your build.

Bengaboy · 7 Jul 2008 at 23:51

Greenlizard0 said:
No.

Cheers mate - you helped me loads. Take note from this guy of how to help someone...

setter said:
Bengaboy i was reading this post of yours here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17891045&highlight=username_Bengaboy

the cpu you bought of the mm will probably have been cleaned already. my advice is to just put your cpu in and stick the arctic freezer cooler on it. the paste supplied on the arctic freezer is very good stuff. some would say better than as5. after that your good to go and good luck with the rest of your build.

Ok then will do - nice one buddy!

mmorpheus1 · 8 Jul 2008 at 00:00

Try the mayonaise

you never know till you try , it might do a good job

and if it dont , at least it will taste ok