Should I Be Worried About Liquid Metal in My Laptop?
I sent my ASUS TUF F15 in for a deep cleaning and thermal paste replacement, but there was a misunderstanding and liquid metal was applied instead. I don't…
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Should I Be Worried About Liquid Metal in My Laptop?
I sent my ASUS TUF F15 in for a deep cleaning and thermal paste replacement, but there was a misunderstanding and the technician applied liquid metal instead. Nobody…
How should I safely maintain and upgrade my gaming laptop?
My laptop has started running hot—around 70°C during normal use and over 90°C while gaming—and its performance seems worse than when I first bought it. It uses liquid…
Is liquid metal still worth using for long gaming sessions on a laptop?
I have a ROG G16 laptop that supports liquid metal and came with it applied at the factory. I bought it about two and a half years ago…
Concerns About My New Thermal Paste with Liquid Metal Microcapsules
Hey everyone, I could really use some advice here. I bought a thermal paste called Upsiren LMTG-100 from AliExpress, and I've run into a bit of a problem.…
Help! My PC Won't Boot After Delidding and Reapplying Thermal Paste
I recently delidded my i7-8700k using a delidding tool and applied liquid metal to the CPU die before reattaching the IHS without any adhesive—just using the CPU bracket…
What should I do after spilling liquid metal on my motherboard's chokes?
I accidentally spilled liquid metal on the chokes of my motherboard while building a new PC. I've spent the last two hours trying to suck it back up…
What could this suspicious metal substance be on my new PC?
I recently purchased a pre-built PC, and upon unboxing, I noticed a shiny metal substance along with some black smudges in a few areas. The black marks are…
What's the Best Thermal Paste for an AMD 9950X3D?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for recommendations on the best thermal paste currently available that works well with the AMD 9950X3D processor. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!…
My Laptop Got Hot in the Bag After a Liquid Metal Repair—Is It Safe to Turn On?
Hey everyone! I really need some advice about my laptop, an Asus ROG Strix G17 (2021). Recently, after a technician replaced the CPU's liquid metal and the GPU's…
Computer Won't Turn On After Cleaning with Compressed Air
I think I might know what went wrong, but I need some advice to confirm my suspicions. Yesterday, I used compressed air to clean my computer and accidentally…
What Thermal Paste Should I Choose for My Ryzen 7 5700G?
Hey everyone! I'm currently servicing my desktop and need to replace the thermal paste. When I first got my PC two years ago, I wasn't confident enough to…