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Can I put a new heatsink on my CPU?

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Freya Shiva

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Let's say I used a stock heatsink for my cpu for a couple months and decide to buy an after market hs for it. Will I be able to use the new hs with my cpu even if there is still thermal compound on it? Or do i have to clean it off.
 
You can use it as is, but it is not recommended. Clean off the CPU core/heatspreader with 99% rubbing alcohol and a lint free cloth.
 
Originally posted by: AristoV300
You can use it as is, but it is not recommended. Clean off the CPU core/heatspreader with 99% rubbing alcohol and a lint free cloth.
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Yep I agree. 99% rubbing alcohol is preferred, but I've used 80% many times and it works just fine as well. 🙂
 
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