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Like the topic is saying. Do I need to clean the cpu if im going to buy a new cooler? And add new thermal past? A newbie when it comes to this :P

Yes, you need to clean it (and apply more).  

As folks have said above, use isopropyl alcohol (commonly known as rubbing alcohol).  Don't use any other solvents, as they may damage your components.  It is available from most supermarkets or pharmacies.  

If you're located in the UK, you can use isopropyl wipes.  

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clean that sucka

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Yep. Clean with 99% alcahol. Also remember, pea sized dot in the middle of the CPU

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Like the topic is saying. Do I need to clean the cpu if im going to buy a new cooler? And add new thermal past? A newbie when it comes to this :P

Yes, you need to clean it (and apply more).  

As folks have said above, use isopropyl alcohol (commonly known as rubbing alcohol).  Don't use any other solvents, as they may damage your components.  It is available from most supermarkets or pharmacies.  

If you're located in the UK, you can use isopropyl wipes.  

Isopropyl alcohol is all you need for cleaning CPU's and motherboard components.  No, you don't need [insert cleaning solution here].  -Source: PhD Student, Chemistry


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anything above 70% is fine, ofc 99% is best, but it its not neccerasy

 

i use 91% because they were out of 99%

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