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Thermal paste question

Ethre
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So I really want to change the thermal paste of my GPU, but I can't do that because i can't buy alcohol anywhere.

 

Could I apply the paste on top of the other paste? I'm pretty sure there won't be a lot of it since its been two years since I've owned this R9 270X but it gets up to 90C in games, which is definately not okay.

 

Any help is appreciated

 

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you can just use a small damp cloth with water to clean the old paste off

it doesnt need to be alcohol

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Window cleaning solution, applied to a clean cloth and then use the cloth to wipe it should also work.  You can buy alcohol from any pharmacy, just tell them you are looking to buy a small bottle of rubbing alcohol.

 

If you use water to wet the cleaning cloth or towel, make sure the board is properly dry after cleaning.  You don't want any moisture or water residue left on the board.

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when i'm out of alcohol i use perfume, realy it's not a bad idea

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when i'm out of alcohol i use perfume, realy it's not a bad idea

Your computer must smell good then  :D

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Your computer must smell good then  :D

i do remeber my 980ti smell when i just bought it. it smell better then my girlfriend

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Alcohol prep pads from a First Aid kit are also great for removing thermal paste. You can usually buy these as Alcohol wipes/Prep pads/cleaning wipes etc. from Pharmacy or other General store.

 

Otherwise, just use a clean cloth or paper towel and wipe as much off as possible. Honestly, if its still wet thermal paste, a little left behind wont matter. If its hard and cracked, it will probably easily come off in chunks anyway.

 

Alcohol is used because it dissolves the thermal compound, and evaporates quickly eliminating a chance of short circuit. The lower the alcohol content, the longer it will take to evaporate/dry so make sure that all the liquid is removed/evaporated/completely dry before powering anything on...

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The little lint free lens cleaning disposable pads work really well too.

Like these:

http://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Alcohol-Pre-Moistened-Cleaning-Wipes/dp/B0155JRBMK

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i do remeber my 980ti smell when i just bought it. it smell better then my girlfriend

Haha yea I like the smell of new PC parts for some reason 

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