Question Mistakes were.....made? Help!?

[MaximumMalarkey]

Hi guys,

I'll make this short.

I bought a CPU. I am applying the heatsink and too much air got to it in the process of installing the massive NH-D15.

So I started again. This is where the mistakes happened....

-Used kitchen towel (not LINT free) as it was the only thing I had and was not near a store.
-Used Whiskey to remove the compound and that worked but colleagues later then told me that wasn't a great idea

Made sure the CPU was nice and dry before reapplying and it looked pretty clear after I was done with it.... then everything went smoothly after applying heatsink for a second time. The build was great and looked great. Bios loaded up and we're ready to rock. My colleagues have just recommended that I stress test it and see how it goes.

I have not gone further than the bios but I am planning on installing windows today.

Overall opinions? Should I get the legit stuff and reapply once more or should I just see how it goes?

 

[13thmonkey]

The problem with whiskey is that it might/will leave sugars behind, if you thoroughly wiped it dry you'll be OK. Similar with non lint free, it can leave fibres, again check. The difference between a really bad installation and a good installation might be 2-3C, assuming there is thermal paste. I wouldn't be too concerned. Just watch the temps over time in case there is an odd reaction between residue and the paste.

 

[MaximumMalarkey]

The problem with whiskey is that it might/will leave sugars behind, if you thoroughly wiped it dry you'll be OK. Similar with non lint free, it can leave fibres, again check. The difference between a really bad installation and a good installation might be 2-3C, assuming there is thermal paste. I wouldn't be too concerned. Just watch the temps over time in case there is an odd reaction between residue and the paste.

Thank you so much for the prompt response and advise!

 

[drea.drechsler]

Hi guys,

I'll make this short.

I bought a CPU. I am applying the heatsink and too much air got to it in the process of installing the massive NH-D15.

So I started again. This is where the mistakes happened....

-Used kitchen towel (not LINT free) as it was the only thing I had and was not near a store.
-Used Whiskey to remove the compound and that worked but colleagues later then told me that wasn't a great idea

Made sure the CPU was nice and dry before reapplying and it looked pretty clear after I was done with it.... then everything went smoothly after applying heatsink for a second time. The build was great and looked great. Bios loaded up and we're ready to rock. My colleagues have just recommended that I stress test it and see how it goes.

I have not gone further than the bios but I am planning on installing windows today.

Overall opinions? Should I get the legit stuff and reapply once more or should I just see how it goes?

The answer depends... if it was anything like a 50 year Glenfiddich you really ought to take yourself out to be shot.

If it was Jack Daniels Black label I hope you enjoyed the rest of it after.

If it was a cheap rotgut then you're probably OK. That stuff is mostly methanol anyway: a great industrial solvent and evaporates quickly. Just keep it off the plastic parts cause it could dissolve anything of organic origin.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

The answer depends... if it was anything like a 50 year Glenfiddich you really ought to take yourself out to be shot.

bla, all whisky sucks.