So, my first gaming build, GTX 1070ti, Ryzen 7 2700x, 16 gb ram GSkill Trident Z RGB, SSD, HDD etc. Basically the parts came, I've built it and since the new mobo (asus rog strix b350-f gaming) BIOS' version was outdated I had to send it back for an update. That meant that I had to take the CPU off it. Now, retarded me took it out of the socket to wipe it with a kitchen towel and while doing so I got some paste on my fingers without noticing and some slipped on my pins -_-. Now, 2 days in a row (while the mobo was getting an update) I cleaned it with a soft toothbrush and a even smaller one (one I got from the nearest pharmacy, it's used for cleaning between the teeth and for braces). I managed to get it off but the pins seemed colored with a brownish-cooper color from the paste ( the exact color of it ), which is 3 years old. I said damn it
after I cleaned it enough, I thought it would be ok. It boots and everything. Now the temps while gaming are very high. When gaming Rainbow Six Siege the CPU gets up to 78c celsius and that is very corncerning for me. I've ordered new paste ( arctic silver 5 ) to replace the old one since it's old. Also about the pins I'd like to "wash" the off with some alcohol, the highest I got is 70% alc, is it safe to do it with a soaked toothbrush? I cant get more than that since my country doesnt sell alcohol and this I got from another country. Thanks in advance! Any tips or anything helpful is welcome!
p.s: The CPU is on auto in the Ryzen Software and I didnt do anything in the BIOS. Using the stock prism wraith cooler!
after I cleaned it enough, I thought it would be ok. It boots and everything. Now the temps while gaming are very high. When gaming Rainbow Six Siege the CPU gets up to 78c celsius and that is very corncerning for me. I've ordered new paste ( arctic silver 5 ) to replace the old one since it's old. Also about the pins I'd like to "wash" the off with some alcohol, the highest I got is 70% alc, is it safe to do it with a soaked toothbrush? I cant get more than that since my country doesnt sell alcohol and this I got from another country. Thanks in advance! Any tips or anything helpful is welcome!
p.s: The CPU is on auto in the Ryzen Software and I didnt do anything in the BIOS. Using the stock prism wraith cooler!