Is 70% alcohol enough?

[79wjd]

Or should I try and get some 99%?

/cleaning CPU.

[DoubleY]

I used 70% and didn't have any issues. However if you already have 99%, just use it. 

[DeViLzzz]

I was told to use 99% but I am seeing around the internet that really 70% can be used.  It is said it takes longer to clean with 70% and you need to let things dry longer before putting them together again.

[kingdorian]

To get drunk, yes, to clean cpu you should also be fine

[Prodigydeadeye]

To get drunk, yes, to clean cpu you should also be fine

 

I would definitely not want to drink something that is 70% alcohol.

[sqwidee]

Or should I try and get some 99%?

/cleaning CPU.

 

All that the % means is how much alcohol is in the solution. 99% or 70% really makes no difference for cleaning, except for the amount that you need to use. Obviously you would need to clean with more volume of 70% to apply an equivalent amount of alcohol to the surface as you would have with less volume of 99%.

 

EDIT: Having to use less volume of solution is safer for your parts (less likely to spill it on stuff), so 99% is just... better. But with 70% or 99% the chemistry is the same it will still do the job just fine.

[Prodigydeadeye]

All the best drinks are 70+

 

As for using it for cleaning your cpu I guess it would be pure enough but haven't tried.

 

Your insane. 

[79wjd]

All that the % means is how much alcohol is in the solution. 99% or 70% really makes no difference for cleaning, except for the amount that you need to use. Obviously you would need to clean with more volume of 70% to apply an equivalent amount of alcohol to the surface as you would have with less volume of 99%.

thats not the issue with lower percentages. Lower concentrations of alcohol means more water. The reason 99% is ideal is that you can pour that shit over all the components and not have an issue....the same can't be said for water.

[seiny]

Anything above 60% is fine, the higher the better

[AlwaysFSX]

70% works but takes longer to dry.

I would definitely not want to drink something that is 70% alcohol.

I have, it's not that bad.

[Phllips]

i just used paper towel and everything is fine

[Prodigydeadeye]

 

I have, it's not that bad.

 

I would definitely want to mix it. 

[AlwaysFSX]

I would definitely want to mix it. 

Ew, most mixed drinks are terrible. You only do that if you have bad alcohol.

[Prodigydeadeye]

Ew, most mixed drinks are terrible. You only do that if you have bad alcohol.

 

Sprite isn't that bad...don't judge me

[Prodigydeadeye]

Not really its not like I get drunk off it its appreciation of the taste. Small quantities every now and then I'm no frat idiot

 

 

Yes but you are Irish 

 

that is probably a really racist stereotype, sorry.

[AlwaysFSX]

Sprite isn't that bad...don't judge me

Sprite with alcohol... Okaaaaaaaaay...

[Prodigydeadeye]

Sprite with alcohol... Okaaaaaaaaay...

 

Don't judge  <_<

[MrTiC]

i used vodka ... true story

[kingdorian]

This is some good stuff  

http://www.drinkupny.com/Devils_Springs_Vodka_p/s0525.htm%E2%80%9D

[kingdorian]

i used vodka ... true story

Wow wow wait? You poured vodka on your computer. Thats like

...

 

What a waste

[gilm0re3]

I've used 70%. It's not the best thing you can use, but it works just fine. Just make sure that it evaporates completely before installing thermal paste/heatsink. Also, try to do a dry rub of the IHS with something like a microfiber cloth to make sure that you removed all of the water and gunk. I've heard from some sources that the 70% alcohol can leave a thin film of residue on the heat spreader, which is why you would want to rub it off with a microfiber cloth. 

[smjpl]

I would definitely not want to drink something that is 70% alcohol.

 

Ah why not? Come to Ireland and have some Poitín. The illegal stuff (i.e. most Poitín) is usually up around 70% but there is no proper testing so who knows what the hell is in it. Comes in a unlabelled clear glass bottle and boy does it blow the bollocks off you.

[Prodigydeadeye]

Ah why not? Come to Ireland and have some Poitín. The illegal stuff (i.e. most Poitín) is usually up around 70% but there is no proper testing so who knows what the hell is in it. Comes in a unlabelled clear glass bottle and boy does it blow the bollocks off you.

 

no thanks. I am good.

[Najuno]

I use 93% alcohol to clean off chips and stuff... you can get this in any pharmacy store.

[totjup5]

It's probably fine.