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Planning on cleaning heatsink/cpu

woofwoofbark

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Posted May 8, 2011 at 10:58AM

I need to clean of the thermal paste from heatsink/cpu , I tried an old cpu on my comp to see if it still worked as I was thinking of going through a new build and looking to save some money.

I want a back-up comp to my main system , anyway ... I had a little arctic silver 5 and used it on the older cpu , cpu works fine. I then re-seated my e6600 but ran out of thermal paste , there is still some on the components so i fitted and started the comp , the cpu temperature has risen from low 20's c to mid 30's c , dagnamitt.

I im looking to clean of the existing paste and add some clean frsh arctic silver.

I bought all my components for my main system and put it together from scratch , ive never cleaned away the paste so was wondering if someone can confirm that this is all thats needed ???

cheers

Lint free cloths http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lint-Free-Cloth-28cm-x-38cm-20-Sheets-/170590568781?pt=ComputingComputerComponentsFansHeatsinksSR&hash=item27b7fd814d

rubbing alcohol http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390302507918&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

thermal paste http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250774159163&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I had to look through ebay because it seems rubbing alcohol at 100% is virtually non existant and 99% is hard to find.

Is that all I need and if anyone has any tips for comp stores that may sell these items plase let me know.

Many thanks

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gengiscant

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Posted May 8, 2011 at 11:30AM

I use nothing more than a dab of aftershave on a t shirt cut up into rags. Works for me.

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onthelimit1

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Posted May 8, 2011 at 11:41AM

If you want the recommended stuff, it's isopropanal alcohol. Maplins sell it, or small bottle from click here

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Fruit Bat /\0/\

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Posted May 8, 2011 at 11:43AM

or nick the wife's nail varnish remover

don't use too much do it very lightly a bit at a time.

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letsgetrdy

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Posted May 9, 2011 at 12:25AM

Really it doesn't matter a WHOLE deal what you use. Even tissue would suffice (tiny fibres of tissue in reality wont screw you) aslong as you obviously observe the cpu to be "clean".

What tempreture was you hoping for? Mid 30s this time of year Isn't a whole lot bad. I have a old OC'd Q6600 on water that sits mid 30s. Low 20s in the winter :D

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lotvic

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Posted May 9, 2011 at 12:39AM

Last year when I did mine, I scraped off as much as I could then used White spirit on cotton buds as it is such mucky stuff, then old T shirt rag lightly moistened with White spirit to polish off until clean. Just be careful not to put too much new paste on, it only needs an even smear. I did it with my finger tip.

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sharpamat

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Posted May 11, 2011 at 9:36AM

I actually found PC World both for past and spray cleaner

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spuds

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Posted May 11, 2011 at 10:58AM

If you are going to use Iso-Propyl alcohol, then I would recommend that you try Lincs Biofuels Ltd lincsbiofuels.co.uk for possibly the cheapest price and next day delivery. They do usually sell on eBay. I purchase 1 litre bottles which is ideal for cleaning purposes plus unblocking printer cartridge jets (they use it themselves on their own printers etc). I tend to find that your local chemist or perhaps Maplins may have this product, or can get it for you, but for the price of a 250ml bottle or similar low quantity you can buy a litre with free delivery from above company.

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