Remove thermal paste

[aRealCyborg]

How do you remove thermal paste from a cloth? or how can i get rid of as much as possible?

(my dad said not to use a coffee filter or a paper towel to get rid of it so if you can also tell me what's wrong with paper towel or coffee filter (if any thing wrong with useing ne or the other) thanks. and what is better or what is the difference between of coffee filter and paper towel)

[jiyeon]

Isopropyl alcohol usage straight onto the cloth, I assume.

 

2 minutes ago, aRealCyborg said:

what is the difference between of coffee filter and paper towel

Coffee filters are non-fibrous and therefor won't leave any fibers when wiped onto a surface such as the CPU, whereas a paper towel can disintegrate and leave bits of paper towel when wiping onto a surface. Even the tiniest bits of fibers left can have an impact on heat dissipation.

[Angel102]

6 minutes ago, seoz said:

Isopropyl alcohol usage straight onto the cloth, I assume.

 

Coffee filters are non-fibrous and therefor won't leave any fibers when wiped onto a surface such as the CPU, whereas a paper towel can disintegrate and leave bits of paper towel when wiping onto a surface. Even the tiniest bits of fibers left can have an impact on heat dissipation.

really also depends on the quality of paper towel that you use, the cheaper stuff tends to break up very easily and like you said leaving behind a fair amount of debris.

 

isopropyl alcohol, or arcticlean do a great 2 step solution that is really quick and easy to use as well https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Silver-ArctiClean-Material-Purifier/dp/B000BKP306

[TVwazhere]

13 minutes ago, seoz said:

Coffee filters are non-fibrous and therefor won't leave any fibers when wiped onto a surface such as the CPU, whereas a paper towel can disintegrate and leave bits of paper towel when wiping onto a surface. Even the tiniest bits of fibers left can have an impact on heat dissipation.

^this^

 

I've always used coffee filters since; A they're now in surplus since everyone uses K cups now, and B all the advantages to not having fibers from cheap paper towels and not having to wash cloths to try and get the paste out. I often also use isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and it works tremendously well.

 

[Beef Boss]

I use microfiber cloths to clean my chips. 

[Mooshi]

28 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

everyone uses K cups now

 

 

Keurig, gross.

 

On a serious note, coffee filters are great for cleaning paste.

[aRealCyborg]

27 minutes ago, aki adaki said:

I use microfiber cloths to clean my chips. 

That is what my mom gave me sooo is your cloth just the color of your thermal paste? or do you know a way to clean it off so it is not stained?

[Beef Boss]

1 minute ago, aRealCyborg said:

That is what my mom gave me sooo is your cloth just the color of your thermal paste? or do you know a way to clean it off so it is not stained?

I use them until they're pretty dirty then I just toss them in the bin. They're really cheap to buy, at least here. I don't clean rags unless it's just dusty. I don't know if you can clean them off, maybe try hosing them off outside? 

[NoxiousOdor]

It may be weird but I just use old socks. Ones that get holes in them that I wouldn't otherwise use. When I am done I just toss them in the laundry.

[LogicalDrm]

Its just grease. To get it off cloth, throw it in laundry and "bake it" as my collegue called it. Meaning wash it at 95C which is the recommended temp for microfiber cloths for cleaning. DO NOT use that same program for those cloths meant to clean your glasses or glass screens. Those would need more gentle program, 30C and no slinging (I don't know if thats correct word for it. I mean no end high rpm part).

 

From PC parts, soft paper towels, those with 2+ layers.