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March 9th, 2021 04:00
Aurora R10, I want to remove the CPU
So ive literally had it with this jet engine pc and decided id like to just rip the entire thing apart and rebuild it into a new case. That being said, i understand theres a few issues attempting to do this.
My main concern is the CPU. i really dont care for the mobo. Id like to get an x570 anyways. However, my R10 is packing a pricy 3950x 16 core ryzen CPU that id very much like to keep. Is it possible to take off the liquid cooler and pull the CPU without damaging it? id really like to not have to buy a new one if I can continue using mine. I know i can pull the memory ( ram and ssd ) without issue , same as the GPU. Ultimately i plan on purchasing a new PSU, new AIO, Fans, case, and motherboard.
If anyone could help with this id greatly appreciate it. I just really dont wanna mess up my CPU and be force to buy a new one
JOcean
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March 9th, 2021 05:00
Removing the fan and heat sink directions (removing the liquid cooler are the same steps) can be found here. Removing the CPU here. A few thoughts. Before you remove the heat sink, run the system a bit to get the CPU warm. Then after shutting down the system and removing power loosen the heat sink screws and slowly rotate the heat sink as you gently take it off. Do not pull straight off as it could pull the CPU out and damage it. The CPU removal is pretty straightforward as per the instructions. This video and this one should help. The last one is from AMD and notice the twisting and sliding action as they remove the heat sink.
Citizen_MM
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March 9th, 2021 05:00
So long as you are careful removing the liquid cooler you can absolutely reuse the CPU. Gently twist the cooler after removing whatever is holding it down. Then it's just a matter of cleaning the paste off the top with high percentage iso alcohol and releasing the CPU lever and picking it up...very carefully. I HIGHLY recommend not doing it until you already have the new motherboard mounted into your new case. This minimizes the amount of time it gets handled. Watch a few videos on this process, trust me.
Also, make sure you purchase a quality paste and put it on after seating the processor on the new board. I use Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut (not the Conductonaut). Again, watch videos on how to paste it if you aren't familiar with it.
I just went through this process last week after having my R10 for a year. Now my CPU, RAM and video card are in a HUGE case (Fractal Meshify 2 XL) and runs ice-cold, even with 10 drives in it.