N Nether Stars Reputable Aug 8, 2014 2 0 4,510 Aug 8, 2014 #1 I want to clean thermal paste off my cpu. I only have 30% isopropanol, can i use it?
logainofhades Titan Moderator Apr 27, 2009 37,550 3,221 143,290 Aug 8, 2014 #2 I wouldn't use less than 70, but 91 is best. Go to Walmart and get a bottle. Upvote 0 Downvote
JackNaylorPE Titan BANNED Oct 30, 2004 32,255 14 99,960 Aug 8, 2014 #3 Best - Indigo Extreme Cleaner - about $6 2nd best - 99% Isoprophyl alcohol 3rd best - 91% Isoprophyl alcohol Whatever isn't alcohol is something else and the something else leaves residue on ya CPUs, GPUs etc. I use the Indigo stuff .... few ounce bottle has lasted me thru about 8 water block installs and have about 3/4 of it left Upvote 0 Downvote
Best - Indigo Extreme Cleaner - about $6 2nd best - 99% Isoprophyl alcohol 3rd best - 91% Isoprophyl alcohol Whatever isn't alcohol is something else and the something else leaves residue on ya CPUs, GPUs etc. I use the Indigo stuff .... few ounce bottle has lasted me thru about 8 water block installs and have about 3/4 of it left
logainofhades Titan Moderator Apr 27, 2009 37,550 3,221 143,290 Aug 8, 2014 #4 Best is denatured alcohol. It is so strong, that it can eat paint. :lol: Upvote 0 Downvote
JackNaylorPE Titan BANNED Oct 30, 2004 32,255 14 99,960 Aug 8, 2014 #5 If it eats paint, you certainly don't want it anywhere near you Case, MoBo, GFX cards .... a spilled drop on your case, shiny painted MoBo heatsink will mar it's appearance.....also extremely poisonous. Upvote 0 Downvote
If it eats paint, you certainly don't want it anywhere near you Case, MoBo, GFX cards .... a spilled drop on your case, shiny painted MoBo heatsink will mar it's appearance.....also extremely poisonous.
logainofhades Titan Moderator Apr 27, 2009 37,550 3,221 143,290 Aug 8, 2014 #6 I use it to clean gaging equipment, mostly. Upvote 0 Downvote
JackNaylorPE Titan BANNED Oct 30, 2004 32,255 14 99,960 Aug 8, 2014 #7 As a married man, i don't keep it in the house anymore....wife would make me a martini with it Upvote 0 Downvote