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12-23-2004, 12:22 PM
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Upgrading Heatsink
Hello
I am plannning on upgrading my stock amd cooler on my Athlon Xp3200 for one that does not make as much noise. I have the ZALMAN CNPS7000B-Cu picked out, and what i would like to know is when i remove the stock heatsink will i need to clean off the cpu?Will it have the thermal pad residue off of the original heatsink?If it does how will i go about getting it clean and ready for the new heatsink. Thanks for any help. |
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12-23-2004, 12:29 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Yes, you need to clean the CPU before you install the new heatsink.
Use a clean cloth and alcohol and just keep rubbing until it's clean. If it's really hard to clean, get a non-metallic scrapper and carefully scrap off the hard stuff and then follow with the cloth and alcohol.  Cricket
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12-23-2004, 12:45 PM
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Ok, Thanks. should i clean it while its still inserted into the motherboard or should i take it out and clean it . That was probably a stupid question.
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12-23-2004, 12:54 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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You can clean the CPU while it's still installed in the socket, just don't drench it with alcohol. A clean dry rag will get most of the stuff off and then you can follow with a rag lightly moistened with alcohol after.
Cricket
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12-23-2004, 01:10 PM
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what work's for me is 91% alcohol and a coffee filter.
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12-23-2004, 01:51 PM
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What do you use a coffee filter for?
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12-23-2004, 02:05 PM
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i use the filter instead of a rag/towel.it leaves less lint behind
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12-23-2004, 02:07 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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You can use a coffee filter instead of a rag. Coffee filters are good because they're "lintless" and will clean the surfaces without leaving anything behind.
Cricket
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12-23-2004, 02:12 PM
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heh, could cricket post more
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12-23-2004, 02:13 PM
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Wow i ddint know that ill have to go get some of my dads fiilters.
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