Does using a dedicated cleaner such as Articlean make a significant difference from just using isopropyl alcohol to clean off old thermal paste?
If so, is the difference seen only at peak load temps (overclocked system) or does it also show up in general usage and at idle on a non-overclocked system?
Also, is is safer / better to remove a cpu heat sink on a warm system (just powered down and disconnected from power) or completely cold system (powered down, disconnected) where the thermal paste may have resolidified?
If so, is the difference seen only at peak load temps (overclocked system) or does it also show up in general usage and at idle on a non-overclocked system?
Also, is is safer / better to remove a cpu heat sink on a warm system (just powered down and disconnected from power) or completely cold system (powered down, disconnected) where the thermal paste may have resolidified?