Scrubbing the processor?

The_YongGrand · 16th Jan 2006, 10:43 AM

I want to reapply my Arctic Ceramique onto my old Athlon XP 2400+.

I read all the instructions in the net - but they told me to use alcohol to scrub the black thing on the processor. But I don't have any alcohol or any stuff they list down here.

How to clean the processor, by the basic household way?

Chai · 16th Jan 2006, 10:53 AM

Most basic household has rubbing alcohol! But normally I clean it with tissue.

The_YongGrand · 16th Jan 2006, 06:26 PM

You clean it with tissue only? What kind of tissue? Facial tissue? Kleenex? Toilet tissue? I thought tissue cause static?

And which household stuff has rubbing alcohol? I tried searching this everywhere but I couldn't find one.

Olle P · 16th Jan 2006, 06:53 PM

Any chemists or pharmacy have isopropanol (aka Propanol-2, Propan-2-ol or simply CH3CHOHCH3), or at least some other equivalent substance, at a cheap price. (You'll only need a small amount.)
The key is to have something that neither leave any residue nor damage the plastic capsule.

For the actual rubbing use regular cotton swabs or Topz.

Cheers
Olle

The_YongGrand · 16th Jan 2006, 08:20 PM

I know - Propan-2-ol.

I will go to the pharmacy and get this - but I don't know whether these folks will put Propan-2-ol on the counters/shelves.

Regular cotton swabs - is it called Cotton-buds?

Chai · 16th Jan 2006, 09:24 PM

Nope, alcohol swaps.

Olle P · 16th Jan 2006, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_YongGrand

I will go to the pharmacy and get this - but I don't know whether these folks will put Propan-2-ol on the counters/shelves.

Most probably not, but you should just have to ask for it to get it.

Quote:

Regular cotton swabs - is it called Cotton-buds?

I don't know what you call it.
Small wooden or plastic sticks with cotton "blobs" on the edges.

Cheers
Olle

The_YongGrand · 16th Jan 2006, 10:36 PM

So, where can I get all these alcohol swabs and the stick-with-the-cotton thingy if the thing is not cotton bud?

Papercut · 17th Jan 2006, 12:03 AM

They are cotton buds, they just go by different names in different countries.
Look in the first aid section of the pharmacy for any alcohol that has a concentration of >90% so that you don't have to wait for the added water to evaporate - very important in our humid tropical climates.
Or you can go to a hardware store and buy methylated spirit/wood alcohol.

liddokun10 · 17th Jan 2006, 12:12 AM

This should do in a jiffy. Not the best solutions but a one that you can use should you have a couple of members of the fairer sex in the household. Get a hold of their nail polish remover. With any luck, ingredients say it is acetone based. Get a couple of pieces of facial cotton. And I leave the rest of the steps up to you.

Works all right for me. But if you really, really want to do it by the book, go for 99% pure isopropa-so&so and lint free wipes.

Following my technique may cause wanton and gratuitous regrets of a couple more degrees heat when cpu is idle or at load than doing it by the book

16th Jan 2006, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
The_YongGrand Super Active Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,316 Reputation: 852 Rep Power: 14	Scrubbing the processor? I want to reapply my Arctic Ceramique onto my old Athlon XP 2400+. I read all the instructions in the net - but they told me to use alcohol to scrub the black thing on the processor. But I don't have any alcohol or any stuff they list down here. How to clean the processor, by the basic household way?

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Olle P Active Join Date: 12 Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 815 Reputation: 315 Rep Power: 7	Any chemists or pharmacy have isopropanol (aka Propanol-2, Propan-2-ol or simply CH3CHOHCH3), or at least some other equivalent substance, at a cheap price. (You'll only need a small amount.) The key is to have something that neither leave any residue nor damage the plastic capsule. For the actual rubbing use regular cotton swabs or Topz. Cheers Olle __________________ If you're not living on the edge you take up too much space... Asus A8E-N, Athlon64 X2 4600+, 1024MB Kingston value, XFX GF7800GT, Seagate 160GB/8MB

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,757 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	Nope, alcohol swaps. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,990 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	They are cotton buds, they just go by different names in different countries. Look in the first aid section of the pharmacy for any alcohol that has a concentration of >90% so that you don't have to wait for the added water to evaporate - very important in our humid tropical climates. Or you can go to a hardware store and buy methylated spirit/wood alcohol. __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

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The_YongGrand Super Active Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,316 Reputation: 852 Rep Power: 14	You clean it with tissue only? What kind of tissue? Facial tissue? Kleenex? Toilet tissue? I thought tissue cause static? And which household stuff has rubbing alcohol? I tried searching this everywhere but I couldn't find one.

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The_YongGrand Super Active Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,316 Reputation: 852 Rep Power: 14	I know - Propan-2-ol. I will go to the pharmacy and get this - but I don't know whether these folks will put Propan-2-ol on the counters/shelves. Regular cotton swabs - is it called Cotton-buds?

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The_YongGrand Super Active Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,316 Reputation: 852 Rep Power: 14	So, where can I get all these alcohol swabs and the stick-with-the-cotton thingy if the thing is not cotton bud?

17th Jan 2006, 12:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
liddokun10 Just Started Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: DU Posts: 39 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 0	This should do in a jiffy. Not the best solutions but a one that you can use should you have a couple of members of the fairer sex in the household. Get a hold of their nail polish remover. With any luck, ingredients say it is acetone based. Get a couple of pieces of facial cotton. And I leave the rest of the steps up to you. Works all right for me. But if you really, really want to do it by the book, go for 99% pure isopropa-so&so and lint free wipes. Following my technique may cause wanton and gratuitous regrets of a couple more degrees heat when cpu is idle or at load than doing it by the book __________________ AMD Athlon XP 1700+ @ 2000Mhz 1.4Vcc (Ya gotta love the temps) AXDA1700DLT3C 9883397280331 JIUHB0322XPMW Epox 8K9A2+ Apacer 2x256MB PC2700 DDR SDRAM Leadtek Winfast A340 TDH Plus other ageing components ^_^