$phinX Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Im about to install a new chipset fan on my mobo (current one is making lot of noise). When i remove the old one there will be some left-over thermal paste on the chip, right? Should i clean this off? Does it really matter? What should i use to clean it? Im a little concerned about ruining the chip/mobo by using some liquid substance to remove the old paste. Also, the new fan comes with a peel-off sticker on the bottom, which i assume does the same as thermal paste. So do i still need to add thermal paste or is this sticker sufficient alone? Thanks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Stu Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 you alchol (can't spell) or white spirt (the stuff to remove paint off ya hands)or some themal paste remover Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586079056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dave164 Subscriber¹ Posted June 17, 2005 Subscriber¹ Share Posted June 17, 2005 white spirit :no: thats flammable isnt it you might need to wait for it to evaporate before you use it again.. Use AKASA Tim Cleaner, that does the job for me Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586079233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
$phinX Posted June 17, 2005 Author Share Posted June 17, 2005 - So, cleaning the chip to remove the old paste is a must? Or can the old paste just be left? - Also, the new fan has a removable sticky cover over some thermal paste type substance. However, its a very thin layer of paste, is it sufficient - or should i be applying additional thermal paste to it as well? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586079521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Always remove the old paste be very careful when cleaning the CPU. If this Heatsink is brand new and there is a pinkish layer type of paste stufff on there don't remove it just prceed with cleaning the CPU, resetting it in the socket, and reapplying the paste :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586079543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
er0n Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Always remove the old paste be very careful when cleaning the CPU.If this Heatsink is brand new and there is a pinkish layer type of paste stufff on there don't remove it just prceed with cleaning the CPU, resetting it in the socket, and reapplying the paste :) 586079543[/snapback] Try reading first before posting. :happy: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586079617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Same thing applies, always remove old paste before reapplying a new coat sorry but i accidently reffered to the "CPU" knowing it was about the northbridge chip Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586079643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Using simple rubbing alcohol will do the trick. You should always clean off old thermal paste of any surface that you're putting new thermal contact material on. As for the new heatsink, I'm guessing that the sticker is a thermal compound of some sort itself. Have a look on the manufacturer's website for more info. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586079654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
$phinX Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 Ok, so when removing the old thermal paste - its ok to rub this thermal paste removal liquid on the actual chip? I just wanna check that becuase it sounds a bit dangerous... :unsure: As for the new heatsink, I'm guessing that the sticker is a thermal compound of some sort itself. Have a look on the manufacturer's website for more info. 586079654[/snapback] Ive attached a picture of the bottom of the fan where the thermal compound is. As you can see, it does not cover the whole underside area and is not a very thick layer. So should i be adding additional paste to the fan? Or is that a bad idea to mix the two? I cant check the manufacturer's site cos its just a replacement fan sent from Asus. Couldnt find the fan on their site. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586083086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
youm0nt Veteran Posted June 18, 2005 Veteran Share Posted June 18, 2005 you can attach your new heatsink now.if you have thermal paste like arctic silver,you could use that, but first remove the stock pad on the heatsink. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586083423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stncttr908 Veteran Posted June 18, 2005 Veteran Share Posted June 18, 2005 Ah, the replacement northbridge fan from Asus? I'd use the pad. It should be sufficient. To clean off any residue you should use a lint free cloth and isopropyl rubbing alcohol. You can get it at your local pharmacy or supermarket. It dries almost instantly and really breaks down the remaining adhesive so you can get good contact with your new pad/paste. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586083620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
$phinX Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 Ah, the replacement northbridge fan from Asus? 586083620[/snapback] Yeah seems quite a few people are having the same issue with the chipset fan on the Asus A8N-SLi motherboard - it spins very fast and comes loose so it rubs on the grill and makes a VERY annoying noise. Ive heard you can replace it with a fan-less heatsink, but i dont wanna risk it - i assume it uses a fan for a reason - dont know a lot about cooling stuff tho. This replacement fan is different from the current one on the board so it hopefully wont have the same problem. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586083748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamz Veteran Posted June 18, 2005 Veteran Share Posted June 18, 2005 Yeah seems quite a few people are having the same issue with the chipset fan on the Asus A8N-SLi motherboard - it spins very fast and comes loose so it rubs on the grill and makes a VERY annoying noise.Ive heard you can replace it with a fan-less heatsink, but i dont wanna risk it - i assume it uses a fan for a reason - dont know a lot about cooling stuff tho. This replacement fan is different from the current one on the board so it hopefully wont have the same problem. 586083748[/snapback] passive cooler is fine on the northbridge. i use the zalman passive cooler and it's amazing. easy to install and cools very well. plus, no noise! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586084578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
$phinX Posted June 19, 2005 Author Share Posted June 19, 2005 passive cooler is fine on the northbridge. i use the zalman passive cooler and it's amazing. easy to install and cools very well. plus, no noise! 586084578[/snapback] Is that the Zalman ZM-NB47J Northbridge Cooler? Ive seen some other people say they are using that. Ill install this new fan then look into that. How do u know that its not damaging the chip getting too hot tho? Because the Asus A8N-SLi board dont have a temp gauge for that chip, does it? :unsure: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/333433-swapping-chipset-fan/#findComment-586087331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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