Dirty heatsink, no thermal paste.
All right I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this question, but I'll try anyway.
My heatsink is in desperate need of cleaning, but I don't have any thermal paste on hand and don't want to go out and buy any (too lazy). So can I remove my heatsink, clean it being very careful and replace it using the same thermal paste and be "ok"?
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Just clean it up and smear some toothpaste on the die, it'll stay minty fresh :D
But seriously, It shouldn't be a problem. I've reused the thermal paste before (not on my own computer mind you) and it didn't blow up.
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necromantic
Just clean it up and smear some toothpaste on the die, it'll stay minty fresh :D
But seriously, It shouldn't be a problem. I've reused the thermal paste before (not on my own computer mind you) and it didn't blow up.
lol, feeling the awesome influx of confidence!
I think I'll just go out to the local store :\
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mbucari1
I think I'll just go out to the local store :\
Please do, we'll all sleep better.
Here's a shootout between 33 different TIMs.
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They sell thermal paste in Radio Shack now if you're in the US or Can. I have done this too in a pinch but I would always get some paste on there asap
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clocker
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Originally Posted by
mbucari1
I think I'll just go out to the local store :\
Please do, we'll all sleep better.
Here's a shootout between 33 different TIMs.
Wow, cheap AND the best according to the review.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...k=ocz%2bfreeze
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Detale
They sell thermal paste in Radio Shack now if you're in the US or Can. I have done this too in a pinch but I would always get some paste on there asap
I might just do that tomorrow. We have a RS in town, I'll check what they have. I'm also running with the stock fan/sink that came with the e6600 retail (yeah, I know) a year and a half ago. I think it's time for a HS upgrade too :\
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Also they have a paste by Dynex (Best Buy no frills) in Best Buy for $10. I haven't used it but I know it's there too
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Picked up a 3.5g tube of this stuff today. Gonna apply later tonight.
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clocker
A little dab'll do ya.
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Originally Posted by ArcticSilver
The 3.5 gram tube contains enough compound to cover at least 15 to 25 small CPU cores, or 6 to 10 large CPU cores, or 2 to 5 heat plates.
Seriously :blink: