EPTI've been googling it and alot of people seem to recommend it.
Edit: just noticed I fucked up the title of the thread, could a moderator change it to "Thermal paste" instead of "Thermale paste"
Thermal paste?
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PeaNuT_T
Sweden326 Posts
I've been googling it and alot of people seem to recommend it. Edit: just noticed I fucked up the title of the thread, could a moderator change it to "Thermal paste" instead of "Thermale paste" | ||
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JingleHell
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PeaNuT_T
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Grobyc
Canada18410 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
It's vital, as opposed to just being a good idea. Some coolers require slightly more. Are you using the stock cooler? If so, there should already be some. If it's aftermarket, there might be. If there is, either clean it with rubbing alcohol before reapplying, or don't apply more. If it's direct contact heatpipes, you may need a slightly different technique. | ||
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PeaNuT_T
Sweden326 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On June 13 2011 05:15 PeaNuT_T wrote: No problem I'm quite clearly shitty with computers, thanks appreciated mate! You know you don't know, which just means you're uninformed. Shitty is people who think they know, and don't or know exactly one thing and try to apply it to every problem that comes up, like a hammer on a loose bolt. | ||
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S.O.U.L
Latvia149 Posts
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PeaNuT_T
Sweden326 Posts
On June 13 2011 05:15 JingleHell wrote: Some coolers require slightly more. Are you using the stock cooler? If so, there should already be some. If it's aftermarket, there might be. If there is, either clean it with rubbing alcohol before reapplying, or don't apply more. If it's direct contact heatpipes, you may need a slightly different technique. Yes, I'm using the stock cooler, can you use acetone to remove it if there is some left over and I feel the need to reaply? | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On June 13 2011 05:27 PeaNuT_T wrote: Yes, I'm using the stock cooler, can you use acetone to remove it if there is some left over and I feel the need to reaply? Use rubbing alcohol and a q tip. Gently. Use one with alcohol, moisten the paste, and then use dry ones to remove the rest. Then one more with alcohol. | ||
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PeaNuT_T
Sweden326 Posts
On June 13 2011 05:27 JingleHell wrote: Use rubbing alcohol and a q tip. Gently. Use one with alcohol, moisten the paste, and then use dry ones to remove the rest. Then one more with alcohol. ..Right, and lets say I'm not able to get rubbing alcohol would acetone still do or should I just hunt for rubbing alcohol? | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On June 13 2011 05:31 PeaNuT_T wrote: ..Right, and lets say I'm not able to get rubbing alcohol would acetone still do or should I just hunt for rubbing alcohol? I've never used acetone, and won't suggest a chemical going near your CPU that I can't tell you for sure is safe. I honestly don't know, and won't endorse it based on my guess that it *should* be ok. | ||
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nalgene
Canada2153 Posts
and use Alcohol to remove the existing paste from both the CPU and the heat sink possible to add a penny or so to add more pressure if you wanted ( better for dissipation ) | ||
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Zrana
United Kingdom698 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On June 13 2011 05:40 Zrana wrote: tbh you are ok with a slightly damp cloth as long as you are gentle+careful and dont run any power through the cpu until its totally dry Don't do this. Components are too expensive to risk this way. It's worth taking the time and spending the few bucks on the rubbing alcohol to just do it right. | ||
ScipioAfricanus
United States11 Posts
that being said, applying thermal paste depends on the type of heatsink contact surface you have. most stocks will be a clean flat surface in which case a 'pea-sized' amount (on the cpu) will be fine. if, however, there are copper pipes running through the contact surface, you should put a very thin line of thermal paste along the pipes and then apply the heatsink. most cpu's have a built in heat concentrating system where the heat is brought to the center of the cpu. applying the pea sized thermal paste to this area is the best option - you do not need to spread it (don't listen to anyone that says you do), just install the heatsink and it will be fine. | ||
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
On June 13 2011 05:31 PeaNuT_T wrote: ..Right, and lets say I'm not able to get rubbing alcohol would acetone still do or should I just hunt for rubbing alcohol? those alcohols are available at most drug stores. just get the highest % isopropyl alcohol they sell. | ||
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jacosajh
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And oh, be careful with using certain materials to wipe with. If you use something like a napkin or cloth, a fiber can stick to the paste, creating heat pockets. Obviously, that's not a good thing. I use my Ray Ban sun glass cleaner to wipe off the paste. Cotton balls or q-tips should be fine, but just pay attention. | ||
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On June 13 2011 09:28 jacosajh wrote: Some time ago, I didn't have any rubbing alcohol/q tips on hand. Luckily I had a first aid kit in my car with rubbing alcohol pads. That's what I've been using ever since. And oh, be careful with using certain materials to wipe with. If you use something like a napkin or cloth, a fiber can stick to the paste, creating heat pockets. Obviously, that's not a good thing. I use my Ray Ban sun glass cleaner to wipe off the paste. Cotton balls or q-tips should be fine, but just pay attention. That's actually a great idea. Probably better than the q-tips. The loose fibers is actually why I suggest just moistening the thermal paste with alcohol from the first one. It breaks it up, and then it just comes off on the others, without leaving any fibers behind. | ||
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Dracolich70
Denmark3820 Posts
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