Hi, quick question; do i need to use isopropyl alcohol to clean thermal paste off my cpu or can i just wipe it off with a dry paper towel or maybe a damp one? Thanks
Alcohol is recommended. It dries faster and leaves no residue. A dry coffee filter, rather than a paper towel, is recommended. A paper towel can leave paper fibers.
I would NOT recommend using water, since it can leave mineral residue.
Agreed alcohol (highest % you can get) along with a coffee filter is what should be used. Neither of these are hard to obtain and just about ever convenience/drug store will have both for under 5 bucks.