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Replacing CPU Cooler
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<blockquote data-quote="PoloMint" data-source="post: 135712" data-attributes="member: 175235"><p>If you used the stuff that came in a retail boxed CPU and heatsink then it might be quite sticky, depending on how old it is and what type it was. It shouldn't be stuck firmly, but you might have problems getting every last bit off the CPU. </p><p></p><p>If you search in google there are guides of how to clean it and what to use (cotton buds and some cleaning stuff if things are bad). </p><p></p><p>Yes, using a good thermal compound is important, Artic Silver is generally considered to be the best, but the chip has to be completely clean and it needs to be applied properly (not too think) for the best results, again look in google for guides.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PoloMint, post: 135712, member: 175235"] If you used the stuff that came in a retail boxed CPU and heatsink then it might be quite sticky, depending on how old it is and what type it was. It shouldn't be stuck firmly, but you might have problems getting every last bit off the CPU. If you search in google there are guides of how to clean it and what to use (cotton buds and some cleaning stuff if things are bad). Yes, using a good thermal compound is important, Artic Silver is generally considered to be the best, but the chip has to be completely clean and it needs to be applied properly (not too think) for the best results, again look in google for guides. [/QUOTE]
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