Cleaning CPU's thermal paste.

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SlackerITGuy

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Do you guys leave the CPU in the socket? or actually remove the CPU completely?

Thanks! :D
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Intel Core i5-2500K
Motherboard
ASRock Z77 Extreme4
Memory
8GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Vapor-X Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC898
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ XL2411T
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 144Hz
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Plextor M3 Pro 128GB
WD Caviar Blue
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Seasonic G Series 650W
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Corsair Obsidian 650D
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Corsair H60 2013 Edition
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Cooler Master Quick Fire Rapid
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Corsair Raptor M45
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Headphones: Sennheiser HD-515
i keep it in the socket. i feel i may bend the pins if i take it out.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
The Cloud Windfoot Omega Build. Codename: Outpost
OS
Windows 7 Pro 64bit
CPU
Amd 550BE unlocked to Quadcore 3.1GHZ
Motherboard
GA-770TA-UD3 Rev 1.0
Memory
4GB OCZ platinum 1333
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 3850 512MB Asus
Sound Card
creative Xfi music
Monitor(s) Displays
samsung syncmaster T220+ Dell P780
Screen Resolution
1680x1050, 1280x960
Hard Drives
WD 250GB
segate 500GB
PSU
Ultra 500 watt
Case
some random case
Cooling
Coolmaster TX3
Keyboard
Microsoft natural ergonomic 4000
Mouse
Logitech G9
Internet Speed
Teksavvy 5Mbps down 700Kbps up
Other Info
there is a 80mm(8cm) intake fan on the side of the case and a 120mm(12cm) fan as exaust
I leave it in the socket to get the majority of it off. Little detail cleaning once removed.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Misfits Machine!
OS
Windows 7 Professional
CPU
Intel i7 4790K
Motherboard
ASUS Maximus VII Hero
Memory
32 GB G.SKILL TridentX F3-2400C10D-GTX
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked X2 SLI
Sound Card
Teac UD-501 External USB DAC/Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amp
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ BL3200PT
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB SSD
Western Digital Red 3TB
PSU
Corsair RM Series Gold 1000W
Case
Corsair Carbide Series Air 540
Cooling
Corsair Hydro Series H110
Keyboard
Corsair Vengeance K70 - Cherry MX Red/Razer Orbweaver Elite
Mouse
Razer DeathAdder Chroma
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