Putting a heatsink on a new CPU

[Kryhs]

Hi all, I'm putting the heatsink on my new cpu and the arctic silver site calls for a lint free cloth and some alcohol to clean both things off first. Does it have to be a lint free cloth? Could I just use a paper towel or something?

 

[pontifex]

you probably don't need a lint free cloth, but they probably suggest it to get maximum benefit from the arctic silver thermal paste. i doubt it would cause any problems.

 

[amdskip]

Honestly I wouldn't worry about cleaning it if everything is brand new.