Storing cpu and heatsink?

[Look]

Hi.

I'm new here, Great forum!

I just yesterday finished building computer and started, worked. I managed to install windows however, soon later adding audio cable, motherboard failed, somekind of electric sound was and pc shut down. The computer starts now but there is no display, no beeps, all fans work and lights but nothing else. I am sending motherboard back for replacement after following all asus tests on their website. A8N SLI mobo. Also tried reseting CMOS- nothing.

I have question, how should i store the cpu? I have AMD athlon 64 x2 4400+.
Do i really need to clean the thermal paste and buy it and put it again when i get the replacement motherboard, or may i seal the cpu and heatshink into plastic bag till then or just put it into package just like when i got it?

Any help would be very apreciated.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Hello and welcome to Techspot.

You will need to clean off the old thermal past/pad and apply new thermal paste when you get the mobo sorted.

As for storing the cpu, just pop it in a small box with some foam etc, that should keep it safe.

Same with the heatsink.

Regards Howard :wave: :wave:

 

[Look]

thanks

I bought this one from nearby tigerdirect outlet:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100301#DetailSpecs

Would it work as good as the artic silver 5, or should i wait for 3 days to get it from newegg?
Asking because i'm doing quite cpu intensive 3d work.
Also it didnt come with manual :/. I am not sure if it can be applied as the artic silver 5 instruction?

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Personally, I`d recommend you get the Arctic silver.

The stuff you linked to would work, but not as good.

Regards Howard

 

[Look]

ok thanks for advice, i'll definitly wait and get AS5!

Actually i went to AS5 website, looked up retailers and i found 1 store officially selling it not too far away from me(22 miles):

http://www.subzeropcs.com/thermal_compounds.html

If they dont have in stock i ll order newegg anyways.
And i was going to buy that for cleaning cpu and heatsink:

http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/cvs/gatew...earch?ActiveCat=499^Query=+isopropyl+alcohol+

Should do the job?

Thanks again.