x61 Thermal Paste

[coldie]

Hey guys,

 

I ordered an x61 two weeks ago and have been using it ever since. It turned out to be defective and my new kraken x61 just arrived. 

 

When i uninstall the first kraken x61 and go to install the new one, do i need to remove the thermal paste from the CPU before putting the new kraken on?

 

 

Note: I did not buy any third party thermal paste with the first kraken, I just used the pre-applied stuff and will be doing the same thing with this one. Does the CPU need to be cleaned before the installation of the new one?

[RevoltTrain]

Yeah, you need to clean it off.

[Guest Philosophy]

Yes, remove the current thermal paste and re apply. Use isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth.

[Enderman]

Clean the CPU with a bit of alcohol and install the new cooler.

[coldie]

Yes, remove the current thermal paste and re apply. Use isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth.

is that just rubbing alcohol you can buy from the grocery store?

[Guest Philosophy]

is that just rubbing alcohol you can buy from the grocery store?

Yes make sure it is above 71% isopropyl alcohol.

[coldie]

Yes make sure it is above 71% isopropyl alcohol.

So just put a little bit of the alcohol on a microfiber cloth

rub until all the paste disappears

then dry the cpu with a different microfiber cloth?

[Guest Philosophy]

So just put a little bit of the alcohol on a microfiber cloth

rub until all the paste disappears

then dry the cpu with a different microfiber cloth?

Put alcohol on microfiber cloth , rub until all thermal paste is gone. You do NOT have to dry it because alcohol evaporates so quickly. Especially when used only with a damp cloth.

[coldie]

Put alcohol on microfiber cloth , rub until all thermal paste is gone. You do NOT have to dry it because alcohol evaporates so quickly. Especially when used only with a damp cloth.

Alright, then just put the new kraken on?

[Guest Philosophy]

Alright, then just put the new kraken on?

Yep.