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Removing Thermal Paste?

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There isn't a huge significant difference between 70% and 99% alcohol besides the concentration, which should not be a problem. Just pour some alcohol on a cloth and wipe down the CPU. Also, no, the alcohol will not remove the printing on the IHS.

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Since my 4790k gets quite toasty with the stock cooler, I got the Hyper 212 EVO, but I am unsure how to remove the old thermal paste. Is a significant difference between 70% and 99% isopropyl alcohol?

 

Also, will the alcohol remove the printing on the TIM, which I will need to read in the event of a RMA.

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There isn't a huge significant difference between 70% and 99% alcohol besides the concentration, which should not be a problem. Just pour some alcohol on a cloth and wipe down the CPU. Also, no, the alcohol will not remove the printing on the IHS.

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Since my 4790k gets quite toasty with the stock cooler, I got the Hyper 212 EVO, but I am unsure how to remove the old thermal paste. Is a significant difference between 70% and 99% isopropyl alcohol?

 

Also, will the alcohol remove the printing on the TIM, which I will need to read in the event of a RMA.

 

I used 70% alcohol and my computer hasn't blown up yet. Should be fine :)

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 Also, no, the alcohol will not remove the printing on the IHS.

 

LOL, I got asked about that a few days ago. :D

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There isn't a huge significant difference between 70% and 99% alcohol besides the concentration, which should not be a problem. Just pour some alcohol on a cloth and wipe down the CPU. Also, no, the alcohol will not remove the printing on the IHS.

thanks for the quick response, I'll go get the cheaper one between the two

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