buckman341
In Runtime
- Messages
- 119
Just got a new Core 2 Duo processor (retail with heatsink and fan). So the instructions recommend leaving the Thermal Interface Material in place (looks like some gray strips).
Anyways I'm sure this question has been asked before, but do you think I should just leave it or clean it off with alcohol and replace it with some silver paste. There's a 3 year warranty on this unit and it cost a pretty penny so I'm concerned about voiding the warranty here.
Btw, does silver paste "go bad" or lose its consistency over time? I have a tube from about a year ago...
Thanks for any help.
Anyways I'm sure this question has been asked before, but do you think I should just leave it or clean it off with alcohol and replace it with some silver paste. There's a 3 year warranty on this unit and it cost a pretty penny so I'm concerned about voiding the warranty here.
Btw, does silver paste "go bad" or lose its consistency over time? I have a tube from about a year ago...
Thanks for any help.