View Full Version : Dirty heatsink, no thermal paste.
mbucari1
03-05-2008, 10:48 PM
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"?
necromantic
03-05-2008, 11:13 PM
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.
mbucari1
03-06-2008, 12:01 AM
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 :\
clocker
03-06-2008, 12:30 AM
I think I'll just go out to the local store :\
Please do, we'll all sleep better.
Here's (http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=138&Itemid=1) a shootout between 33 different TIMs.
Detale
03-06-2008, 01:56 AM
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
mbucari1
03-06-2008, 06:20 AM
I think I'll just go out to the local store :\
Please do, we'll all sleep better.
Here's (http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=138&Itemid=1) a shootout between 33 different TIMs.
Wow, cheap AND the best according to the review.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835202006&Tpk=ocz%2bfreeze
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 :\
Detale
03-06-2008, 08:12 PM
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
mbucari1
03-07-2008, 03:38 AM
Picked up a 3.5g tube of this stuff (http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm) today. Gonna apply later tonight.
clocker
03-07-2008, 03:53 AM
A little dab'll do ya.
mbucari1
03-07-2008, 06:00 AM
A little dab'll do ya.
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:
positive
03-07-2008, 04:41 PM
It HAS to be small amount the you apply.The more you put the less effective it gets.I have a tube from when i remember me and gave it to many friends,maybe 20 cpu's covered.And still half full.
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