installing new cooler

[Arcana]

hello, So im gonna changed my stock cooler to aftermarket cooler. so im still using my PC right now, if i turned off my pc, do i need to wait to cool off my processor before proceeding to a new cpu cooler?

 

ps: sorry for my bad english

[LukeSavenije]

you should wait a while, for your own safity and that you won't hurt the chip. and clean the chip first with rubbing alchohol

[SolarNova]

Theres no reason to wait.

It wont stay warm for long, and it shouldnt be hot enough to harm any1, if it were then it would have been overheating.

[Arcana]

28 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

you should wait a while, for your own safity and that you won't hurt the chip. and clean the chip first with rubbing alchohol

i see, yes i will thanks!

7 minutes ago, SolarNova said:

Theres no reason to wait.

It wont stay warm for long, and it shouldnt be hot enough to harm any1, if it were then it would have been overheating.

alright thanks. different opinions

[LukeSavenije]

let it cool down like a min if you trust yourself, but i would say longer just to feel good about it

[jiyeon]

I always install new coolers the morning after I've used my PC for an extended period of time, say five hours the day before, and the following morning installing the new one.

 

If you must install it moments after you've shut down your PC, I'd wait an hour minimum, this should give the CPU enough time to cool down, allowing you to safely remove the cooler and install your new one.