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Lifted heatsink, need to replace thermal paste?

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  • CPUs
  • Heatsinks
  • Thermal Compound
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July 21, 2009 5:02:30 AM

Hi,

During some troubleshooting, I lifted my heatsink not knowing better and I remember reading somewhere that the thermal paste must be reapplied when this is done. Is this true?

I'm not even sure if I have thermal paste or pad...

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July 21, 2009 5:31:11 AM

Well I lifted my heatsink for only 5min and I just left the TIM on there, usually I reapply thermal paste. Use something like Isopropyl Alcohol 91% or higher.
July 21, 2009 5:32:19 AM

always a good idea to clean both surfaces with alcohol pads any drug store and reapply thermal paste but not always necessary check your temps if there good no problem ?
July 21, 2009 5:41:01 AM

I don't care what anyone says you should always reapply TIM after removing the heatsink.
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