Should I reapply thermal paste?

[pitchfork]

Today I whacked together my new build i5 2400 on H77, arctic freezer pro cooling.
Thing is, I accidentally put the cooler down for a couple of minutes on a clean teatowel while I answered the phone, got back and a load of the paste had come off onto it. Being a hurry I boshed it on anyway, not had any problems so far, idling at 34-38. And it's not noisy/ hot.

I'm just wondering if you would think it's worth buying some and reapplying, I've been out most of the afternoon so have yet to push it hard. Not planning on overclocking.

 

[Jason2]

I would mate.

 

[pitchfork]

I suppose what I'm asking, what are good temps to achieve?

 

[Thekwango]

I accidentally put the cooler down for a couple of minutes on a clean teatowel .

no such thing fella, there's every chance there will be fibre contaminants in the TIM now. get it off and get it cleaned and re-applied

 

[keithfa26]

The temps u have atm are very good tbh

 

[pitchfork]

Cheers guys, just another quick one.
I've misplaced my rubbing alcohol, would nail varnish remover do the trick?

Got meths and white spirit somewhere too, moved all my tools back from uni in june so everythings a bit all over the place.

 

[jamesfreddie]

Yes nail varnish remover is fine.

You can also use meths or white spirit.

 

[MADMAN]

yeah always reapply if any of it comes off, even a gentle thin layer just to be sure