Originally posted by: flexy
whats the big deal getting some 70% rubbing alcohol, some wipes and q-tips and removing the AS ? Its not like its stuck there forwever...just clean the thing already and RMA it. You dont even be careful since its already broken.
Originally posted by: kfranc9
Do you think they'll wonder why their paste isnt there?
Originally posted by: ZobarStyl
Yeah, I don't think anyone faults you for using the best thermal product on the market...should go smooth provided it's clean.
Important Reminder:
Due to the unique shape and sizes of the particles in Arctic Silver 5's conductive matrix, it will take a up to 200 hours and several thermal cycles to achieve maximum particle to particle thermal conduction and for the heatsink to CPU interface to reach maximum conductivity. (This period will be longer in a system without a fan on the heatsink or with a low speed fan on the heatsink.) On systems measuring actual internal core temperatures via the CPU's internal diode, the measured temperature will often drop 2C to 5C over this "break-in" period. This break-in will occur during the normal use of the computer as long as the computer is turned off from time to time and the interface is allowed to cool to room temperature. Once the break-in is complete, the computer can be left on if desired.
Originally posted by: kfranc9
w00t! I purchaed 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. wip3d it real good...they got me a new one in no time.