Compound CPU problems

[killerninja]

Help Help everybody. I by mistake put to much thermal compund on my CPU and realized it when it started seeping out the sides. I cleaned the sides and scared what might happen now. Please tell me what to do.

 

[jeremyp79]

What kind of thermal compound did you use ?

 

[killerninja]

i used the one that came with the cooler master hyper 212 evo

 

[jeremyp79]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-performance-benchmark,3616-10.html says the thermal paste isnt conductive, so it shouldnt cause any issues. Try to wipe it off as best as you can, but it won't fry anything.

 

[Adroid]

To clean it good, use rubbing alcohol, at least 70%, the 90% stuff is better. Make sure everything is unplugged, and make sure it all dries out before trying to start up again. The alcohol evaporates fast, but clean the surfaces and wait a while before powering on the system.