Re-pasting a CPU

ILikeMangos

Does Micro Center re-paste CPUs and do they re-paste CPUs for desktops I didn't see anything for desktops just laptops. Would appreciate a response thank you.

Rye_Bread

Hey, ILikeMangos!

That's something we should be able to take care of for you! I'd say swing by your local Micro Center to get a quote, as the process can be a little different based on the components within a given setup.

Thanks for reaching out!

Scary_Guy

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/13206/re-pasting-a-cpu

I mean if you want to pay them to do it sure, however it's totally something you could do yourself. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Apply+Thermal+Paste/744 Then you can save the money to put toward your next hardware upgrade.

SF888

Probably $30ish to do that + paste cost. However I would really suggest learning to do it yourself. It's very easy, as you just have to remove your heatsink, clean up the old paste with Q-tips and isopropyl alcohol, let it dry, then put a pea size amount of new thermal paste.