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    Applying Intel thermal paste on ati radeon 5850 Die

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by gfefss, Apr 2, 2011.

  1. gfefss

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    Hey guyz,

    I am a little worried of my GPU temp coz it reaches 100C while gaming. So I have this intel one thermal paste that came with the processor.

    So my query is can I apply this on my ati 5850 Die.

    Also, can I wipe out the existing thermal paste with a cotton cloth?
     
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    The name as written on it is "DOW CORNING TC-1996"
     
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    The Intel paste would probably work just fine, but why take a chance? You will need to get new thermal pads as well, so why not take the opportunity to get one of the best? Try MX-4 or OCZ Freeze --- safe, easy to use and highly effective. Arctic Cooling MX-4 Super High Performance Non-Conductive Thermal Compound (4g) - FrozenCPU.com

    To clean the old paste off the GPU die and the heat-sink, you need isopropyl alcohol or one of the specially designed cleaning solutions like Arctic Clean, either of which acts as a solvent to dissolve the remaining paste. Drip a few drops onto the old paste, allow 1-2 minutes to dissolve and use Q-tips to remove the dissolved paste. Repeat until absolutely clean. Buff with a soft clean cloth. The die (and the heat-sink pad) should have a high shine. Cleaning and preparation of the die and heat-sink are crucial to a successful pasting effort.

    Check out Inap's guide: Download THERMAL PASTE GUIDE.rar from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way
     
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    gfefss Notebook Geek

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    Thnx for the quick reply but however the paste you mentioned is not available in india. Also I dont have the isopropyl alcohol as you have mentioned so was thinking of cleaning with just a soft cotton cloth. Would it work?
     
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    i used just a soft cloth first time and it seemed ok,after that i found some alcohol from the local chemist that seemed to do a good job (95% ethanol)
    and also the guys at my local computer shop suggested using nail polish remover.Ok so before taking or using any of these suggestions wait for someone a bit more pro to say if its ok or not. just thought it might help if you cant find the correct items where you live. :)
     
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    Most rubbing alcohol, commonly available at drug stores or grocery stores, is ispropyl alcohol. If not available, then I don't know what substitutes might exist. A clean cloth and a great deal of care can probably remove a large portion of the old paste, but without a solvent, chances are some residue will remain that will interfere with the seal between the new paste and the heat-sink which will handicap the heat transfer/dispersion function. But, you can only work with what's available, so good luck and let us know how it works out.
     
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    If you're in a country that doesn't sell isopropyl, you can buy one of those cd drive cleaning kits and use that.
     
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    the paste should be alright.

    removing the prior paste and all residue however, is important.
     
    xeroxide, Apr 2, 2011
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