Removing Heatsink and CPU

[AxeMurderer]

I have a A64 motherboard and CPU. It looks like I am going to have to replace the MB and wanted to know if I cam remove the CPU without separating it from the Heatsink. If not where do I get a new Thermal pad for the Heatsink. Thank You

 

[syconub]

you cant take off the processor without taking off the heatsink. You can get thermal paste or a pad at any computer store.

 

[o1die]

Radio shack has carried white thermal paste for about $2. Fry's has several brands, starting at $3.

 

[ssvegeta1010]

Originally posted by: o1die
Radio shack has carried white thermal paste for about $2. Fry's has several brands, starting at $3.

Or go and pick up some Arctic Silver 5. (Will be more expensive)

EDIT: $13.50 here- Arctic Silver 5 12 grams

or

a smaller tube for $7.60 here- Arctic Silver 5 3.5 grams

 

[AxeMurderer]

I was told not to use thermal paste because it wears away after awhile, Dont know if this is true or not. Also on my old heatsink I had a thermal pad. Will I be able to clean off the old thermal pad off with rubbing alchol and a cotton swab and be fine?

Thanks for the replies🙂