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Necessary to clean new cpu and heatsink?

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case-assembler   08-18-2009 at 08:39:51 PM

I have a brand new cpu and heatsink (still wrapped). Do they need special cleaning before being put together?

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sminlal   08-19-2009 at 12:26:11 AM
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Just be sure to keep the mating surfaces clean (ie, don't put your fingers on them) until you apply the thermal paste and assemble everything.

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megamanx00   08-19-2009 at 06:03:01 AM
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No, but I always clean them anyway ^_^.

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Bronze CPUs badge jsc   08-19-2009 at 05:49:14 PM
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megamanx00 wrote :

No, but I always clean them anyway ^_^.


True. No need, but can't hurt.

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