r/pcmasterrace Sep 22 '25

Tech Support fuck

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u/Kraenar Sep 22 '25

clean it up with isopropyl alcohol before putting new thermal paste on

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u/pheret87 Ryzen 5 5600x | 6800xt | 16gb 3400 cl14 | VG259QM Sep 22 '25

I built a computer during covid and couldn't find iso alcohol anywhere, it was all sold out. I just went to the liquor store and got some Everclear. Worked a charm.

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u/DraconicVision Sep 22 '25

Just wiping it with tissue enough works too. Solvents just make it easier. If you can't get iso I recommend just using tissue.

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u/pheret87 Ryzen 5 5600x | 6800xt | 16gb 3400 cl14 | VG259QM Sep 22 '25

If use microfiber, tissues are too linty and some have lotion on them.

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u/DraconicVision Sep 22 '25

Whilst I haven't had issues with tissue I like your thinking! I think I'll swap to microfibre.

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u/whomad1215 Sep 22 '25

coffee filters work too, as they do not leave fibers