Swapping processor

[Coojeekitten]

So I built by new pc a couple weeks ago after managing to source an i9-10940X after being unable to get my preferred i9-10980XE. Every source either had no idea, suggested 6 months, or my main supplier was quoting the end of December. I left the processor on back-order with them & I had an email last night that the new processor is on it's way to me.

So, a new build with an i9-10940X which I need to swap with a new i9-10980XE. I've never swapped out a cpu, so I'm not sure of the procedure. I supppose, unscrew the cooler from it's mounting. Is it going to be stuck there with the paste? Once it comes off, how do I clean off the paste? Do I just wipe it off? Putting in the new cpu, do I strip down the mobo? When I built the pc, I attached the cpu & cooler outside the case.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Coojeekitten]

As it wouldn't have been on too long it shouldn't be too hard to remove (Old paste tends to solidify and stick the cooler to the CPU) but once parted you could use this with a lint free cloth to clean both the CPU and cooler.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/akasa-ak-tc-tim-clean-cpu-and-heatsink-cleaner-oa-001-ak.html

Thanks, I'll buy some now.

 

[Coojeekitten]

Yup too right. I'm more than happy to do things properly. Thanks for your help.

 

[Coojeekitten]

Thanks Mcnumpty2323

I'll warm it up first & the twist is a good tip. I will be selling the "old" i9-10940X, so I'd like it to look nice & shiny. Is isopropyl that Aksaka stuff I've just ordered?

 

[Coojeekitten]

The Akasa stuff looks different but still designed to do the job
Isopropyl alcohol usually can get in chemist/pharmacy
Edit
Vodka also works

Heehe, Vodka is in heavy use here at the moment! I'd have to fight for it! I've got the Akasa stuff on it's way, if it doesn't work, I'll try a chemist.

 

[Coojeekitten]

Have you bought the chip? id go RYZEN

Thank you, my first post says that the I9-10980xe is on it's way to me. I don't think a Ryzen will fit in my mobo?

 

[Coojeekitten]

I have the Arctic Silver stuff https://www.overclockers.co.uk/arct...-and-surface-purifier-60ml-kit-th-000-ac.html

If the Akasa stuff works anything like what i have, you will be fine.

Thanks, I notice the Arctic Silver stuff is out of stock, but I like the 2 pack idea.

 

[Coojeekitten]

Being Scottish myself
I would hate to waste vodka
But it only needs a tiny drop lol

You can tell that to my wife!

 

[Coojeekitten]

Thank you all for your help. I swapped out the processor this morning. The Akasa fluid worked fine & I was able to get back to a mirror finish on the underside of the Noctua cooler. I used an old sock, then a fine microfibre cloth which worked well. I used a tiny bit of the cleaner & have enough left for a good 200 years I think, maybe a bit longer.

So I now have my nearly new i9-10940X to sell & I will try out Facebook as suggested.

 

[Coojeekitten]

Take the usual precautions selling on FB marketplace. It's an expensive CPU and therefore a target for objectionables to try and scam.

Thanks. I must say that worries me & I've been thinking over lunch of maybe not selling it at all.

 

[Coojeekitten]

Yep, I wouldn't dream of using eBay.

I've actually been a member for over 10 years, just that I forgot my old username & had to create a new forum account.

 

[Coojeekitten]

Could one of the forum mods not help you with your old account?

I doubt they'd bother really, thanks. I'll have a think about what to do, I may try FB if I can figure out a secure payment, something like an escrow system maybe.

Update:
I'm just looking into Transpact - looks pretty good!

 

[Coojeekitten]

Thanks, but I've gone down the Facebook route with Escrow payment.

I don't really want to get on my knees to Overclockers, I'm unhappy with their Price gouging on particularly the i9-10980XE with a 50% increase over retail with trade price staying the same.