How do you clean CPU thermal paste off the cpu????

My cpu never goes over 45 degrees but it used to get hot as i put too much paste on originally.It should wipe off easy with a damp cloth.When it's dry,u can get rid of all but a stain with ur finger(not that i'd recommend that).Make sure it is tight against the cpu,and straight,and make sure u don't get any paste on the cpu pins.Also not to close to a back wall or an enclosed space.See if it still overheats with the side off,then it could be something to do with the circulation.Might sound silly,but make sure ur fans the right way round,blowing out,not in.

I haven't tried it but seems like removing an oil based grease with just water or a dry cloth is going to suck. Use an acetone type product and be done with it.

I've checked and rechecked my cpu is sitting at about 24-28 *c when playing games gets up to know more than 35 *c.... Ram running abit hot tho 30-35*c normal its at a nice 23*c

Gamer1238 said:

I've checked and rechecked my cpu is sitting at about 24-28 *c when playing games gets up to know more than 35 *c.... Ram running abit hot tho 30-35*c normal its at a nice 23*c

sounds like problem solved

alexium said:

Gamer1238 said:

Etanol ok... is there a product you can buy??

Can't you buy etanol? In pharmacy shop?
You can also use mere vodka, it's 40%etanol/60%water, works good too.

If I buy vodka it won't get near the CPU! LOL