Handling a CPU?

[braz]

hi, my new stuff should be here on thursday, just wondering how should i touch the cpu to put it in? i read that u should use gloves blah blah. what kind of gloves? I believe the Arctic freezer 7 pro has the thermal paste already on it, so i dont have to worry about that.

 

[carnageX]

I never used gloves when I handled mine. Just handle it by the sides and try not to touch the top/bottom (pins) of the CPU. If you do touch the top, just clean it off with alcohol (which is what I did when I had touched the top).

 

[Vaanish]

Always touch metal (the side panel of your case should do fine) before handling the CPU, and also touch it only around the edges like you would a CD or DVD.

 

[ricanflow]

I never used gloves when I handled mine. Just handle it by the sides and try not to touch the top/bottom (pins) of the CPU. If you do touch the top, just clean it off with alcohol (which is what I did when I had touched the top).

I used hydrogen peroxide on mine, works just as good.

 

[Ste]

After lapping my cpu I cleaned both top and bottom with alcohol before putting it to use.

 

[alexsabree]

I just hold it in the palm of my hand.. Its not THAT delicate guys

 

[Preacher]

Me too , Intel doesn't use pins but i hold it by the sides, then place it in the Motherboard.

 

[veg1992]

use the edges of the CPU and handle them by those

 

[smashedpumpkins]

I just hold it in the palm of my hand.. Its not THAT delicate guys

Eh the $300 I spent for my processor was delicate lol

 

[braz]

wow never knew cpus where that fragile lol. My 3200+ im using right now (e8400 on the way. Since when is Newegg in canada?) i applied the thermal paste with my finger tip lol, no problem with it. I will be more gentle with my precious e8400 though.