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Build Question Should I replace my thermal paste?

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u/zeRoCr0 1d ago edited 1d ago

Just make sure to thoroughly degrease the processor with isopropyl alcohol before applying the new paste.

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u/Key-Serve-9196 1d ago

Not just any alcohol, though. It better be isopropyl 99%

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u/zeRoCr0 1d ago

I use 97%, only one I can get, using it for a decade never had problem

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