Goof-off for cleaning heatsinks/processors?

Aaron_ATX · Sep 18, 2003

http://www.goof-off.com/goofoff/PRODUCTS/goofoff.html

cause thats what i've been using. Just got to thinking about it and wondering if that is a good idea. lol.

Thanks!

Sonny · Sep 18, 2003

The bottom half of ARCTIC SILVER INSTRUCTIONS is dedicated to removal of thermal paste & cleaning of heatsinks & processors. You'll find that certain products can be used & why some are to be avoided.

arabarabian · Sep 18, 2003

YOu can use goof-off, according to Artic Silver of the heatsink but on the CPU they say to use Isopropyl Alchol. I personally use the alchol. It works well but you need to take your time. I would recomend trying to blot it up first and then use the alchol. THe XP's make it terribly diffucult to clean up the Artic Silver.

Thank You,
Daniel

pik4chu · Sep 18, 2003

I use alcohol to clean everything about my comp, LCD screen, CRT, proc, components, solder joints, labels heat sinks, everything. and it works. And its cheap (45-65c a bottle at local grocery). never used goof-off type stuff on computer though.

Aaron_ATX · Sep 18, 2003

If another thermal compound has previously been applied to the heatsink, the mounting surface should be thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned with a xylene based cleaner, (Goof Off and some carburetor cleaners) acetone, mineral spirits, or 99% pure isopropyl alcohol.

Ahh ok looks like I am gtg.

sixshot666 · Sep 18, 2003

use on the heatsink.but DO NOT use on the cpu core.
i have used goof off to take paint off my old case.its strong enough to eat through 2 layers of clear coat,4 layers of paint,
and 4 layers of primer just by letting a few drops on top of my case.

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