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Stone[OC]
11-17-01, 10:37 PM
I got cheap termal paste with my Vantec CCK2025 fan, I want to replace it with artic silver....

the question is how do I remove the paste from bothe the core and the hsf.... (there is no problem foir the hsf, but I dont want to scrap my cpu..... with product like alcool if It's not recommended)

NotHisTechiness
11-17-01, 10:43 PM
the hsf you can use a clean lintless piece of cloth and some 92% rubbing alcohol (or less) to take off the grease. the core you can use s credit card to wipe off the large goop off and then use a cotton swab and the alcohol to take it off the rest.

Stone[OC]
11-17-01, 10:47 PM
alcool wont damage anyting?

Jon
11-17-01, 10:53 PM
Originally posted by Stone[OC]
alcool wont damage anyting?

No. It's what I've always used.

ButcherUK
11-17-01, 10:56 PM
Read the instructions (http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm)!

Stone[OC]
11-18-01, 10:30 AM
Read the instructions!

Thanks