Dec 29, 2008 #1 E Eddieboy New member Dec 29, 2008 2 0 1 Do I need to apply it to both the heatsink and the processor (AMD 64X2)? How do I get the old thermal compound off the heatsink? Some people say cleaning alcohol stuff works good but doesn't that ruin the CPU? Also would water work? Thanks
Do I need to apply it to both the heatsink and the processor (AMD 64X2)? How do I get the old thermal compound off the heatsink? Some people say cleaning alcohol stuff works good but doesn't that ruin the CPU? Also would water work? Thanks
Dec 29, 2008 #2 K Kryptonian New member Aug 14, 2008 25 0 1 Googone or alcohol works, but it voids your warranty. Apply new paste to CPU only and spread it thinly and evenly with a razor.
Googone or alcohol works, but it voids your warranty. Apply new paste to CPU only and spread it thinly and evenly with a razor.
Dec 29, 2008 #3 K Kryptonian New member Aug 14, 2008 25 0 1 Googone or alcohol works, but it voids your warranty. Apply new paste to CPU only and spread it thinly and evenly with a razor.
Googone or alcohol works, but it voids your warranty. Apply new paste to CPU only and spread it thinly and evenly with a razor.