cleaning thermal paste with out alcohol

ToneG

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Dec 11, 2013
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i am replacing my stock cooler and i need to clean the thermal paste is it okay to not use any chemicals if i can get it all off without any
 
Pure 99% isopropyl alcohol is not really "chemicals". It's recommended because it evaporates and actually leaves no chemicals or residue of any kind. It's the only way to get a truly clean antiseptic surface for optimal heat transfer. It's really cheap too.