First time custom loop, questions

[yannickverc]

HeyGuys

 

After the weekend the part for my custom loop will arrive. I've been watching videos on how to install GPU/CPU block and fill the loop etc, and I know how to do most of that stuff. But since it's my first time ever I'd like to hear tips/tricks from the people who are experienced!  

 

Also 1 question: To clear the thermal paste from the chips, do I NEED to use isopropyl alcohol or can I use other things? (If yes, what other things can I use?)

 

Thanks!

[A Guy Eating Cereal]

2 minutes ago, yannickverc said:

HeyGuys

 

After the weekend the part for my custom loop will arrive. I've been watching videos on how to install GPU/CPU block and fill the loop etc, and I know how to do most of that stuff. But since it's my first time ever I'd like to hear tips/tricks from the people who are experienced!  

 

Also 1 question: To clear the thermal paste from the chips, do I NEED to use isopropyl alcohol or can I use other things? (If yes, what other things can I use?)

 

Thanks!

It is best to use isopropyl alcohol as it is cheapest and works!  Unless you get some thermal paste remover for free with some thermal paste (i did) I would stick with isopropyl alcohol

[Enderman]

just watch all singularitycomputers videos, thats all the tips you ever need

 

and you can just use a damp cloth with water to remove the thermal paste

[yannickverc]

Just now, Enderman said:

just watch all singularitycomputers videos, thats all the tips you ever need

 

and you can just use a damp cloth with water to remove the thermal paste

Oh really? lmfao nice.

 

Thank for the suggestion, will watch their videos!

[EmeraldFlame]

56 minutes ago, Enderman said:

and you can just use a damp cloth with water to remove the thermal paste

I really wouldn't recommend this, if you happen to get water anywhere you may cause a short. Isopropyl dries nearly instantly, is cheap, and is non-conductive, just use that.

[yannickverc]

1 minute ago, EmeraldFlame said:

I really wouldn't recommend this, if you happen to get water anywhere you may cause a short. Isopropyl dries nearly instantly, is cheap, and is non-conductive, just use that.

Problem is that I don't have it, and I have no idea where I can buy that stuff  

[EmeraldFlame]

3 minutes ago, yannickverc said:

Problem is that I don't have it, and I have no idea where I can buy that stuff  

Literally almost any store in the world. Isopropyl is just rubbing alcohol. Most gas station convenience stores will have it. Grocery stores/super markets. Pharmacies. Eye glass stores, the list goes on.

[yannickverc]

Just now, EmeraldFlame said:

Literally almost any store in the world. Isopropyl is just rubbing alcohol. Most gas station convenience stores will have it. Grocery stores/super markets. Pharmacies. Eye glass stores, the list goes on.

Ah nice. I don't know the name for it in my language so that's why I was wondering  

[Enderman]

8 minutes ago, EmeraldFlame said:

I really wouldn't recommend this, if you happen to get water anywhere you may cause a short. Isopropyl dries nearly instantly, is cheap, and is non-conductive, just use that.

DAMP NOT SOAKING

all you need it for the cloth to be slightly wet to wipe the paste off , it also dries in a few seconds

and of course wipe with a dry cloth afterwards to make sure there is nothing left behind

[Jidonsu]

Coffee filter and a bit of isopropyl alcohol works really well for removing thermal paste. It's what I did just a few days ago.

 

Get 91% isopropyl alcohol if you can find it. 

[m_tieu]

Make sure you take your time installing the blocks and make sure the screws all line up properly. You don't want to use force and damage the threads. People recommend isopropyl alcohol because it evaporates quickly and have a less likelihood to damage the components if it makes contact. You could also use Arctic silver's cleaning kits as well but are less available and more expensive. 

[jai1988]

just use tissue paper to wipe the thermal paste off 

[Deli]

10 hours ago, yannickverc said:

Ah nice. I don't know the name for it in my language so that's why I was wondering  

You are from Belgium. Wasbenzine will do.