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Originally Posted by Jbc223456
You cannot use silicone as a thermal interface in between the cpu and the heatsink. This will more than likely destroy the cpu and render it useless. You will need to get a good thermal compound like Arctic Silver Ceramique.
Also, be sure to remove any old thermal compound using Acetone and a coffee filter.  |
Thermal compounds is a whole 'nother argument. Diamond-based seems to be the latest.
A Ford vs Chevy, Coke vs Pepsi thing. As for removing the old stuff, one can run to a 7-11 and grab a bottle of 70% rubbing alcohol and use cloth, cotton swabs or balls, preferably not paper towels since contain wood fibers and can scratch, and clean just as well.