Hey everyone! My 3-year-old PNY RTX 3070 Ti is hitting temperatures around 85-87 degrees Celsius when I'm pushing it to full load. Is this something I should be worried about? Do you think it's time to replace the thermal paste and thermal pads after three years?
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For sure, swapping out the thermal paste and pads can really help lower those temps! Just make sure you get the right thickness for the memory pads or go for a putty—it's super important for effective cooling.
100% agree! I had a PNY 3080 that was running super hot too—like 100% fan speed at 80+ degrees in lightweight games! After redoing the paste and pads, it’s now running at 75 degrees under heavy load. Definitely worth it!