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Well the exposed paste is obviously dried and of no impact as long as the system currently boots and runs fine. Doing what you suggest might in fact, although unlikely, do exactly the opposite of your intentions. Don't fix what aint broke.I have never removed a CPU with this much paste around the edges. What are the chances that it can actually get into the socket or pins?
Maybe better off leaving it in place and just wiping off as much paste as possible?
Not high, might see some on the outside edges of the socket. Best way to clean is to lift the clamp and keep the CPU in the socket while you wipe the excess off. This way you will keep the pins protected until you remove the CPU entirely to fully clean it.I have never removed a CPU with this much paste around the edges. What are the chances that it can actually get into the socket or pins?
Maybe better off leaving it in place and just wiping off as much paste as possible?
I guess I am just paranoid. I got a Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler and I only opened the box so far to look at the mounting parts. I have watched a review/install on youtube though - and the guys that use the thermal paste with the cooler - it's a short tube with a white label. Be Quiet doesn't even stamp their name on it. It concerns me a bit. They do sell their own paste as an accessory on their website and their name is on it.Pea is fine , or do a line. Spread is unnecessary except on exposed dies
Those pastes are fine, I use noctua nt-h1 usually or prolimatech pk2/3, thermal grizzly, or similar. Doesnt matter too much as long as it's similar to these.
Also used shin etsu in the past, gelid gc extreme, corsair, ic7 diamond, and a bunch of others.
Isopropyl 99 is perfect, as is everclear or similar extreme proof spirits. Iso is a lot cheaper though.
Great advice. I always have a cold one standing by after I brush. /sThen use the IPA to flush out the paste.
Not sure if it's the MX-4 which I've used before with excellent results, or maybe I got some air trapped. The GPU was running about 75 Degrees C.
Don't stress it. Nothing blows up. Less is more, but you really can't go wrong. If your into [H]ard over-clocking and not getting what you expect you can always try again. As many times as you like.I guess I am just paranoid. I got a Dark Rock Pro 4 cooler and I only opened the box so far to look at the mounting parts. I have watched a review/install on youtube though - and the guys that use the thermal paste with the cooler - it's a short tube with a white label. Be Quiet doesn't even stamp their name on it. It concerns me a bit. They do sell their own paste as an accessory on their website and their name is on it.
The reviewers who compared all the application methods - discovered that the pea application actually wasn't really good - but, the spread one was the best - I can't remember the results of the rest. Perhaps, I should watch it again? I could post it here? It was interesting because they used a clear glass and thus you could see the other side. I believe there's a lot of videos like that now.
I know the thread is old. That someone would be that careless with thermal paste would tell me all I need to know about the seller. I see this all the time on Ebay. Why the hell wouldn't you clean that up before listing it for sale. CRC Contact Cleaner will take that off without risking damage to the pins. Dry it with a can of air.
See you should use a custard creme injector to fill those areas between the CPU IHS and the socket bracket. It really adds flavor.This is an i5-9600K and board that is for sale.
Obviously way to much thermal paste was used.
Would you be concerned about paste seeping into the socket and stay away from it?
Thanks