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Help!! Swapping CPU

StevenG

StevenG

StevenG

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Changing Motherboard.

i need to put my current processor into my new board when i get it on friday... i need to know how to clean the HSF and chip and how much AS5 to put on it when i put it in the new board..
thanks for replies
 

Squidge

Squidge

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The "official" way would be to use some Tim clean, but there are plenty of alternatives, such as a paper towels with a bit of alcohol or nail varnish remover, etc.

For the AS5, just put enough on to cover the top of the IHS. I use an old credit card to smooth it out.
 
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