Thermal paste remover

[yadusaiyan]

I am going to attempt the xbox 360 RROD fix
I was thinking of using artic cooling MX-2.
But before that i have to remove thermal paste already xbox360 heatsink
SO which thermal paste remover should i use.
1}Please suggest a reliable and cheap thermal paste remover.
2}Also is mx-2 better?? Or should i go for another thermal paste(it should be <rs500).

 

[madnav]

nail polish remover,

acetone (available at medical stores) .. very cheap..!!

 

[The Sorcerer]

Stick to isopropyl alcohol with a lint free cloth.

 

[speedyfreak]

Acetone & isopropyl are best for thermal paste remover use it with lint free

 

[yadusaiyan]

i have acetone at my home.

Isopropyl alcohol -whats the cost of it?

What about the thermal paste-AC MX-2 OR artic silver 5?

 

[dOm1naTOr]

If you already own MX-2, then its good enuf.

AS5 isnt recommended as its electrically conductive and is dangerous[ only safe on CPU, that too if applied carefully].

i wud sway Tuniq TX-3. One of the world's best TIM. its conductivity is almost 3 times better than MX-2 [2.5 vs 6.5]. Its con papacitive, and non conductive like MX-2 and better performer to. go for it.

 

[Black_Hawk]

Isopropyl alcohol -whats the cost of it?

It's about 25 bucks for 100ml. You'll get it in a medical store selling under the name of Doctor's Spirit (Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol).

 

[asingh]

I have a bottle here...100ml Isopropyl Alcohol says Rs. 45. (3 year expiry).

 

[yadusaiyan]

Thanks to all for the Thermal paste remover advice

If you already own MX-2, then its good enuf.

AS5 isnt recommended as its electrically conductive and is dangerous[ only safe on CPU, that too if applied carefully].

i wud sway Tuniq TX-3. One of the world's best TIM. its conductivity is almost 3 times better than MX-2 [2.5 vs 6.5]. Its con papacitive, and non conductive like MX-2 and better performer to. go for it.

I read some review TX-3 is definetly worth buying What will be approx price of Tuniq TX-3 in mumbai ?

 

[Black_Hawk]

I read some review TX-3 is definetly worth buying What will be approx price of Tuniq TX-3 in mumbai ?

PrimeABGB in Mumbai has Tuniq TX-3 listed at Rs.475/- on their website, here's the link:

Sunbeam TX-3 Extreme Performance

 

[dOm1naTOr]

AS5 and MX-2 are old champions. Now there are better TIMs in market, like the TX-3, OCZ freeze and thermalright chillfactor 2, Arctic Cooling MX-3.

TX-3 got great appreciations across the world. Go for it. Worth the 475/-.

 

[yadusaiyan]

Thanks to all for reply
I will buy isopropyl alcohol
and Tuniq TX-3
:hap2:

 

[yadusaiyan]

Bought Tuniq TX-3 for Rs 450/-(prime abgb)
Isopropyl alcohol for Rs 26/-

and just asked the other thermal paste price
artic silver 5 for Rs 400/-
TX-2 for Rs 200/-

Again thank u all for ur reply
:hap2:

 

[Pixel]

Do let us know when you resolve the RROD =)