Isopropyl alcohol..

[IwantanewPC]

Where can I get this from? (not online, from shops, need it ASAP) Got my new heatsink here but have nothing to clean the old thermal paste from my processor.

Or is there anything else I can go out and buy from somewhere or something I can use from around the house that will work ok?

 

[icyshore]

Chemists might have it, should be able to get it in your local highstreet electronics store.

Nail varnish remover will do the same job as long as it doesn't have any moisturisers in it.

 

[Zefan]

I searched and found a few results.Clicky

 

[Retorted]

Some chemists stock it but from my experience they are few and far between. I ended up using some CD cleasing fluid I had that contained isopropyl alcohol. Seemed to have done its job.

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Any chemist should have it.

Nail polish remover is not as good. Nail polish remover is acetone and the stuff marketed as nail polish remover usually is very dilute and contains loads of perfumes, moisturizers, and other stuff you don't want on your electronics. If you can get pure acetone you're gold though. It's what I use.

 

[benjo plz.]

I searched and found a few results.Clicky

He wants to know where he can get it, not how many threads on OcUK mention it.

You can probably get a litre or so from your local chemist for a few pennies .

 

[Zefan]

He wants to know where he can get it, not how many threads on OcUK mention it.

Just trying to demonstrate the effectiveness of the search.

 

[Freefaller]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Thermal_Materials.html

OcUK sells these products.

And since you can't recommend competitors this thread will have to be shut.