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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51458582 added 07-05-2012 7:20 PM by teetee1 in Archived Deals
Except razor blade can easily cause scratches on the machined surface of the heatsink. I cut the old credit card into a smaller piece and use the straight edge for the paste.
Desktop Temperature Cooling Help
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51435678 added 07-04-2012 7:04 PM by bonkman in Archived Deals
IMHO, this is a lousy way to apply thermal paste. It's how the computer companies do it because it's easy for machines to carry out. However, I've had computers where replacing the original paste...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51413552 added 07-03-2012 3:41 PM by teetee1 in Archived Deals
I never trust those plastic pushpin mechanism. Get a quality heatsink and see the difference: https://slickdeals.net/f/4834980-CORSAIR-CAFA50-120mm-CPU-Cooler-10AR The blow-down type cooling will...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51412498 added 07-03-2012 2:54 PM by PerfectPoo in Archived Deals
Did you build this computer yourself? If not, the cpu/heatsink already has thermal paste on it and I can't imagine it will help it to remove and apply new paste.
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51522630 added 07-09-2012 6:50 AM by LiquidRetro in Archived Deals
The problem I have with goo gone is its greasy and leaves behind a film. You then have to clean the goo gone off with something. Try it, it does work. It's not instant but it evaporates...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51451032 added 07-05-2012 12:53 PM by LiquidRetro in Archived Deals
I would apply the new thermal past you got after cleaning off the old (91% rubbing alcohol and coffee filters) and see what your results are. If that works great, if not look into an after market...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51495102 added 07-07-2012 2:37 PM by larrymoencurly in Archived Deals
I've never seen alcohol not evaporate quickly and completely at room temperature. Goo Gone is fine for removing heatsink grease but isn't necessary. Even special wipers aren't necessary, and...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51493420 added 07-07-2012 12:37 PM by prozac4312 in Archived Deals
Is that true? I always use Goo Gone.
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51452150 added 07-05-2012 1:41 PM by bonkman in Archived Deals
same idea. I prefer my wallet not have thermal paste goo in it, though.
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51496860 added 07-07-2012 4:54 PM by prozac4312 in Archived Deals
OP: If you're in a pinch for thermal paste...you can use peanut butter or toothpaste as an alternative...but they'll need to be replaced frequently as they dry out quickly under head.
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51413888 added 07-03-2012 3:55 PM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
I agree with you 100% that it's the thermal paste. When you do the job and you have the heatsink off, naturally you have to clean it up. I use contact cleaner but alcohol will do. Now the bad...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51417334 added 07-03-2012 7:03 PM by dalsanto.3 in Archived Deals
Agree with what everyone is saying in here. Even with a high ambient room temperature, something is going wrong if you core temps are ~65C at a light load and 85-90C under heavy load. That's not good...
Desktop Temperature Cooling Help
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51412942 added 07-03-2012 3:13 PM by kris259 in Archived Deals
no I didnt build it myself... I got it from a friend whos work was gonna throw it out bc win 7 was slow on it and they took it to repair and the repair place said it had a bad motherboard... but I...
Desktop Temperature Cooling Help
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51414766 added 07-03-2012 4:41 PM by PerfectPoo in Archived Deals
Yeah, if it is custom built as it seems it is POSSIBLE that the thermal paste was poorly applied. An aftermarket cooler will help with temps for sure. What is your ambient case temps? If they are as...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51496386 added 07-07-2012 4:16 PM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
It seems that there are several ways to remove old thermal paste, and who am I to say which is best. I don't have a video that shows how to scrape it off, as it's a method I don't use, but I do...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51451178 added 07-05-2012 12:58 PM by Frogstar in Archived Deals
I use a credit card :dontknow:
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51466256 added 07-06-2012 7:08 AM by bonkman in Archived Deals
I suppose if you push with it rather than pull across.... but who would do that? Anyway, the paste fills in any scratch -- that's its job.
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51460906 added 07-05-2012 9:43 PM by boltman2007 in Archived Deals
Yeah but if your doing coke... makes sense.
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51412234 added 07-03-2012 2:41 PM by kris259 in Archived Deals
Got a i7 desktop that is in the hottest room in the house during the summer. The room has 1 AC vent and its flow is farthest away from the unit so its airflow and cooling sucks. So the room hoovers...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51533514 added 07-09-2012 2:19 PM by larrymoencurly in Archived Deals
Never crunchy because the chunks prevent the layer of peanut butter to be thin enough for good cooling (as every jar of Skippy warns). Even some smooth peanut butters are fairly coarse (Smucker's?),...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51466524 added 07-06-2012 7:22 AM by LiquidRetro in Archived Deals
The only thing you need to clean off old thermal compound is 91% rubbing Alcohol and Coffee filters. The purpose of the coffee filters is to be lint free, and not scratch anything. The alcohol does...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51522754 added 07-09-2012 6:59 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
Hey, I've had to innovate a few times myself, when I had no thermal paste on hand. I've used white lithium grease on a machine, 2 or 3 years ago, and am still waiting for the client to tell me that...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51451500 added 07-05-2012 1:11 PM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
72 is the T case temp, which does not translate into "normal" temps, in fact it means that if the processor exceeds the stated T case temperaure for even a short time, it may result in unpredictable...
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51450704 added 07-05-2012 12:40 PM by komondor in Archived Deals
72 is considered normal http://communities.intel.com/message/155974 thermal paste with a razor blade is the way to go
Desktop Temperature Cooling Help
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51515190 added 07-08-2012 6:37 PM by prozac4312 in Archived Deals
Not sure if you thought I was using...but you actually can use peanut butter as a thermal conductor.
Desktop Temperature Cooling Help
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51504612 added 07-08-2012 6:20 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter?
Desktop Temperature Cooling Help
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Thread created 07-03-2012 by kris259
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Post #51463292 added 07-06-2012 2:01 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
I use contact cleaner which disolves the old thermal grease like sugar in water. I have been on the road with no tools and or grease and simply dissolved the old paste and spread it around nicely,...

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