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Here are the tools I use as Tom’s Hardware resident CPU reviewer — a cheap aluminum open bench, thermal paste wipes, platform-labeled external power buttons, and more
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Additionally, these wipes don’t use alcohol, so the liquid doesn’t evaporate in seconds, like 90%+ isopropyl does.
“Invest” is overselling it a bit, though; the external power buttons I use for my test benches are $8 each.
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