Can I use regular household wipes to clean my CPU

[Xephyrex]

Hi,

Just wanted to know if it was safe to clean the thermal compound off of my Q6600 using regular household wipes.

 

[rds1220]

What kind of wipes? You probably can as long as they are no lint and won't leave residue behind.

 

[Xephyrex]

You know, regular household antibacterial multi-surface wipes and yes of course, I will leave it for a good few hours to dry.

 

[rds1220]

You can but (and I'm not trying to be a jackass here) is it that much of a hassle to get a bottle of rubbing alcohol and coffee filters usually drug stores sell both things pretty cheap. a bottle of RA is a 1.09 and coffee filters aren't much more usually 1.99-2.99.

 

[Haris Mahmood]

Ok I have cleans the thermal paste , should I apply it again?

http://gyazo.com/b0373806827b7f34bae21fecb3149a5c

 

[Pinhedd]

Ok I have cleans the thermal paste , should I apply it again?

http://gyazo.com/b0373806827b7f34bae21fecb3149a5c

Sure, if you want. It'll work, it just won't work very well.

You really should clean that off with a proper solvent such as isopropyl alcohol or non-lubricating electronic contact cleaner.

 

[Bran187]

Ok I have cleans the thermal paste , should I apply it again?

http://gyazo.com/b0373806827b7f34bae21fecb3149a5c

I wouldn't. I would clean it off better than that before applying new thermal compund.