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Braxton619 · May 29, 2010, 02:04 AM // 02:04

Sorry for making some pc threads in the past few days. I am going to ask y'all if y'all think these wipes are going to be safe.

So I bought these wipes on amazon. I was going to clean off my heatsink, and remove the old thermal paste with the wipes. Then apply Arctic Silver 5 (best thermal paste on the market ATM). Would these wipes be safe to use on top of the CPU? It claims the liquid on the wipes evaporates in seconds. Also the wipes are anti-static. But the product says use for external purposes only.

Then after that I will wipe the fans off with this stuff. Would these wipes be safe to apply on components like video cards and the motherboard?

Thanks guys for helping on my pc threads. Have a great day!

Btw during the procedure I will be wearing my new antistatic gloves.

Wipes: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00286...5098755&sr=8-1

Sir Baddock · May 29, 2010, 03:16 AM // 03:16

Short Answer No, Long Answer Yes with a But.

Songbringer · May 29, 2010, 03:57 AM // 03:57

Check to see if the liquid they use is conductive or not. If it isn't you are good. If it is then you aren't. As long as you were to take the cpu out then you could put any liquid on it. In a small amount like those wipes because the cpu wouldn't have an electrical charge.

That's wierd. The description says that it comes with disposable dry cloths but the name says pre-moistened. XD

NAME: ENDUST® for Electronics 70 Count Pop-Up, Pre-moistened, Anti-Static and Non-Streak Wipe 259000

Descrip: Anti-static cleaning and dusting spray with dry disposable dust cloths ...

Nerel · May 29, 2010, 04:30 AM // 04:30

http://www.endustelectronics.com/products.php#297000 doesn't mention which chemicals they use, other than the wipes are ammonia free (a good thing), if they're just plain alcohol wipes they're probably safe for what you intend to use them for... even though they're actually mean for cleaning the EXTERIOR of your electronics equipment (wiping down keyboards, cleaning your notebook etc...)

If in doubt, just go to your nearest drug store and buy some q-tips and a bottle of pure Isopropyl alcohol... best thing for cleaning CPU slugs in my opinion.

As for Artic silver 5 being non conductive, and therefore safe to splash around on electronics... lol, it IS capacitive. I would say that there are safer products... but it's not like you should be splashing any thermal compound around where it's not meant to be

Performance wise, it's definitely one of the best commercial products at the moment, right up their with Shin-Etsu MicroSi G751.

Quaker · May 29, 2010, 02:48 PM // 14:48

They are marked as "for Electronics" - what else do you want them to say?

Of course, going to the manufacturers site helps - http://www.endustelectronics.com/products.php#297000

I could use some of those .......

Btw, "use for external purposes only" is legalspeak for "don't eat them, don't use them to clean your teeth, etc."

moriz · May 29, 2010, 04:15 PM // 16:15

meh. i've always cleaned thermal paste with dry bounty paper towels.

Quaker · May 31, 2010, 04:01 AM // 04:01

Do they have to be Bounty?

Aera · May 31, 2010, 12:22 PM // 12:22

I just always clean them with a Q-tip and either alcohol or my gf's nail polish ( works like a charm! ) and dry them with a dry paper towel. Works fine.

Quaker · May 31, 2010, 01:45 PM // 13:45

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Originally Posted by Aera

I just always clean them with a Q-tip and either alcohol or my gf's nail polish ( works like a charm! ) and dry them with a dry paper towel. Works fine.

I assume you mean "nail polish remover". I wouldn't recommend using it - NP Remover is mostly Acetone. Acetone can do really bad things to plastics and you could screw things up really badly if you get some in the wrong place.

Elder III · May 31, 2010, 11:18 PM // 23:18

I use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) and q - tips - then dry q - tips after it's cleaned off - works fine, costs next to nothing, and almost every household has them in the bathroom cupboard.

Lord Sojar · Jun 01, 2010, 12:46 AM // 00:46

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Originally Posted by Elder III

I use rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) and q - tips - then dry q - tips after it's cleaned off - works fine, costs next to nothing, and almost every household has them in the bathroom cupboard.

Thank you! You don't need to spend extra money to do this. A big bottle of IsoAlcohol and Qtips is all you need, and saves you a bundle of money. You can pick up one of those super size Qtip things at Walmart/Costco for like 2 bucks, and a huge bottle of IsoAlcohol for like 2-3. It's a super bargain, and will last you years.

moriz · Jun 01, 2010, 01:10 AM // 01:10

or, you can save even more money by using paper towels, which you'd already have

(lol, I edited your post instead of quoting it) See below - <3 Rahja

Lord Sojar · Jun 01, 2010, 02:28 AM // 02:28

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Originally Posted by moriz

or, you can save even more money by using paper towels, which you'd already have

Paper towels still carry some risk of static, and they aren't nearly as precise. You also can't apply nearly as much pressure to 'scrub' using them. Qtips with alcohol are the CPU technicians best friend. Paper towels are just a bit too risky for my taste.

Tomkatt · Jun 01, 2010, 04:03 PM // 16:03

Q-tips and a bit of isopropyl alcohol are best for cleaning the thermal paste off of your CPU. If the ingredient in the wipe lists only alcohol and water, you should be fine. If ingredients aren't listed, I'd avoid it.

As a general rule, any component inside or outside a PC can be cleaned with an antistatic microfiber cloth and/or isopropyl alcohol. However, for cleaning the interior (in terms of dust and lint) I'd recommend just using a can of compressed air. Fan blades can be safely cleaned with a Q-tip as well. The wipes are unnecessary, and may pose a problem. Alcohol and q-tips together should only cost you $3 or so at most and you can't go wrong with it.

Snograt · Jun 01, 2010, 06:46 PM // 18:46

So that Akasa Tim-Clean I've always used is a bad thing?

Elder III · Jun 03, 2010, 03:40 PM // 15:40

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Originally Posted by Snograt

So that Akasa Tim-Clean I've always used is a bad thing?

I doubt it's bad if it's specifically made for it, just expensive.

Snograt · Jun 03, 2010, 08:02 PM // 20:02

If nothing else, you should try it for its amazing orangey smell

Aera · Jun 05, 2010, 10:49 AM // 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quaker

I assume you mean "nail polish remover". I wouldn't recommend using it - NP Remover is mostly Acetone. Acetone can do really bad things to plastics and you could screw things up really badly if you get some in the wrong place.

Yes of course remover

And of course I use acetone free

Imagine painting it with nail polish

Elder III · Jun 05, 2010, 02:04 PM // 14:04

^sounds like a recipe for some mighty tasty fried CPU there... lol

Aera · Jun 05, 2010, 10:57 PM // 22:57

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Originally Posted by Elder III

^sounds like a recipe for some mighty tasty fried CPU there... lol

Never had any probs! ( I also wipe them off with a cloth afterwards btw )

Running a Q6600 on 3.8 GHz on Air on ~55-58 under full load. Doesn't look like frying to me