Thermal Compound/Cleaning

FrankDaTank

FrankDaTank

FrankDaTank

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Hi there, just a quick question about Thermal Compound. I have never needed it before, but I am fairly comfortable with computers, and have no idea which to go for.

I need to clean up my laptop, remove heatsink, clean old compound, and apply new compound.

Can anyone suggest a good combo kit (akasa is the only one I can see) or an alternative way of cleaning the compound. I have heard of people using other cleaning methods (stuff from home).

I read a review that mentioned that Gelid Solutions GC-Extreme or MX-2 is good.

Please can you suggest a compound and how you clean yours?

Thanks in advance!

Frank
 
BuToNz said:
Most compounds are good and the difference in temps in minimal. Check here for a good overview of the compounds available:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18416533

Regarding how to clean I'd suggest some rubbing alcohol (Isopropyl) and a lint free cloth. Don't use a paper towel as these leave small fragments of tissue on the surface.
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Yeah thats the guide I read, So I will probably go for the one recomended. Where would you get Isopropyl?
 
I use coffee filters I got for free and Isopropyl 99% I got off the bay. I have some cleaner and surface purifier stuff that smells like oranges but I prefer using the alcohol because I like watching it evaporate. Was cheap too, under £3 and it's lasted ages.
 
BrianB said:
I use coffee filters I got for free and Isopropyl 99% I got off the bay. I have some cleaner and surface purifier stuff that smells like oranges but I prefer using the alcohol because I like watching it evaporate. Was cheap too, under £3 and it's lasted ages.
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For a couple pounds more you can get the real stuff.
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I have some of this which I use to get the paste off, I prefer to finish with the Isopropyl though. :) The bottle labelled "1" is really good at loosening up old TIM and I suspect it is identical to TIM clean. :)

I don't think it really matters what you use but I wouldn't use nail varnish remover it's full of other chemicals like acetone, and some have added oils lol.
 
j.col said:
i personally just use kitchen roll and elbow grease, never had a problem with it
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+1

I used a piece of kitchen towel with a little kitchen surface cleaner, then wiped with a damp piece of kitchen towel to remove the cleaner, then a dry piece to finish and it worked a treat. :cool:
 
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