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
Are these wipes safe to use?
Braxton619
Sir Baddock
Short Answer No, Long Answer Yes with a But.
Songbringer
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 ...
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
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.
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
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."
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
meh. i've always cleaned thermal paste with dry bounty paper towels.
Quaker
Do they have to be Bounty? 
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.
Quaker
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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.
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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.
Lord Sojar
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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.
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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
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
(lol, I edited your post instead of quoting it) See below - <3 Rahja
Lord Sojar
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or, you can save even more money by using paper towels, which you'd already have
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Tomkatt
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.
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
So that Akasa Tim-Clean I've always used is a bad thing?
Elder III
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So that Akasa Tim-Clean I've always used is a bad thing?
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Snograt
If nothing else, you should try it for its amazing orangey smell
Aera
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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.
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And of course I use acetone free Imagine painting it with nail polish
Elder III
^sounds like a recipe for some mighty tasty fried CPU there... lol
Aera
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^sounds like a recipe for some mighty tasty fried CPU there... lol
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Running a Q6600 on 3.8 GHz on Air on ~55-58 under full load. Doesn't look like frying to me