Cleaning HSF

[tuffgong]

I need to get a HS cleaned. I was going to use Alcohol, but didn't have any 99%...before I go out and buy it I was wondering if anyone knew of anything better.

Obviously Artic Silver has a cleaner but I was wondering if there was a normal over the shelf product like Goo Remover that would work better.

Thanks!

 

[akugami]

Rubbing alcohol is 70% which is fine. 99% will clean better but if you're not doing insane overclocking or anything exotic it is ok. Use a non lint producing soft cloth. It's not the best cleaner but for the average joe it's good enough.

 

[fbrdphreak]

I've always used off the shelf rubbing alcohol. I know its supposed to be highly concentrated and all that, but I've never had trouble. I just apply a bit to a corner of a rag or paper towel and go at it. I just wouldn't soak a CPU in it over the weekend to get it super clean
For a HS, it doesn't matter much neway; u could use gasoline if u really wanted as long as u got rid of any residue

 

[Mrvile]

Anything works on an HS. I use regular rubbing alcohol (non-99%)

 

[tuffgong]

im sending the HSF back with the CPU to AMD and i dont want them to b*tch and say i used the wrong cleaner and thats why the cpu doesnt work

 

[doublejbass]

I use acetone....overkill?

 

[Dravic]

lol.. I've gotten used to using the wife's fingernail polish remover..

i really should get some more alcohol

 

[rise]

i've used acetone too also off the shelf rubbing alcohol.

acetone works great, just keep it away from any pcb's