Unlatch CPU when cleaning thermal paste?

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TonyIsntGood

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I will be installing a new cooler later on today and was wondering if i needed to unlatch my CPU when cleaning off the old thermal compound. I will be using 99% isopropyl alcohol and white coffee filters. My CPU is an i5 3570k socketed in a msi Z77A-GD80 if that makes any difference.
 
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Dunlop0078
I usually wont unlatch it unless i have to, those pins in the socket can be very fragile. Dab the alcohol on the coffee filters and wipe dont pour.
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Will do, thanks for the help.
 
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TonyIsntGood

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No one probably cares but I would call it a success. I just got done doing tests and my temps are down over 15 degrees at load with the NT-H1 paste and the Noctua NH-U12S. So thanks to everyone who helped me!
 
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