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How to Remove & Clean Off Thermal Paste
Remove old thermal paste with 90–99% isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth—no acetone or water. Step-by-step for CPU, GPU and laptop, plus what to avoid.
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How Much Thermal Paste to Use
How much thermal paste? A pea-sized dot (~0.1–0.3 g) covers most desktop CPUs. Exact amounts by chip and GPU, applications per tube, and why more isn't better.
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How to Apply Thermal Paste Correctly: CPU & GPU
Apply thermal paste correctly: put one pea-sized dot in the center of the CPU, then mount the cooler evenly so it spreads. Coverage beats pattern—full guide.