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[One4yu2c]

Originally Posted by okron1k

what do i use to clean thermal paste properly that i can already find in my house?

I use a combination of isopropyl alcohol >90% (lower strength will do, but isn't as potent and takes longer to dry) and cotton swabs. Rinse, rub, buff (dry Q-tip), repeat. I'll repeat the process until the swabs no longer pick up any gunk, which usually takes roughly 3 passes.

Alternately, you can invest in a kit of Arctic Clean. Best damn stuff on the market for cleaning up thermal goop.

[onebxr]

I do the same as 0ne4, but I have another step that i use. I use a coffee filter to make sure that all of the old thermal paste is off the sink and the cpu.
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[Dr. V]

Originally Posted by onebxr

I do the same as 0ne4, but I have another step that i use. I use a coffee filter to make sure that all of the old thermal paste is off the sink and the cpu.
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Whooaaa that's weird I do the same!

I use the bigger ones...not those little cone-like ones.

Lol.

[gvblake22]

Yeah, the coffee filters work great because they are lint-free and should leave anything behind to get stuck in the hardware. I also try and use at least 90% Isopropyl Alcohol when cleaning (99% is ideal) because it just evaporates much faster and you don't have to worry about drying the surface of the chip.

[okron1k]

Originally Posted by ST!X

As I was going to say but was already aforementioned, "try using the shorter clip which is the right one for Intel" - seems like you figured that out.

Happy cooling.

yeah i still haven't tried it yet. busy day today. i actually put this pc up for sale to see if anyone will buy it. make a little bit of cash and rebuild it.

i was rushed when ordering the case and mistakenly bought the gigabyte 3d aurora.. instead of the aurora 570. for me to return it i will have to pay restocking and shipping and all that nonsense. it's not a bad case tho so i'll keep it if no one buys.