Is a 106°C GPU hotspot temperature safe on an RTX 5060 Ti?
My PNY RTX 5060 Ti reaches a maximum GPU hotspot temperature of 106°C while gaming, but this only seems to happen on particularly hot days. Is that still…
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How long should GPU thermal paste last before needing replacement?
I repasted my GPU less than a year ago, but it is now reaching around 60°C under a moderate load with a 95°C hotspot. I'm not a particularly…
Are These CPU Temperatures High Enough to Justify Repasting?
My CPU reaches around 98°C under heavy load, while temperatures are much lower during normal use. The system was assembled in November 2016 with the stock cooler and…
Is HM500 Thermal Paste Good Enough for My Gaming Setup?
I just purchased some HM500 thermal paste, which was pretty inexpensive at around $2 for a tube. I've heard mixed opinions about its performance, especially for gaming. Since…
Is Thermal Putty a Good Choice for GPU Die Replacement?
I'm considering buying a Gigabyte gaming GPU, which I believe uses standard thermal paste on the GPU die. I'm interested in doing future maintenance and replacing it with…
Are my RTX 3070 Ti temperatures too high?
Hey folks! I just built my first PC and I'm super excited about my new GIGABYTE RTX 3070 Ti Gaming OC. I've been monitoring the GPU temperatures and…
Help with Overheating Gigabyte RTX 3080 TURBO - Should I Repaste?
Hey everyone, I've been having some trouble with my used Gigabyte RTX 3080 TURBO (blower model), which is about 4 years old. After cleaning it up, I noticed…
Should I Remove Old Thermal Paste That's Overflowed on My GPU?
I recently noticed that the previous person who applied thermal paste on my GPU went a bit overboard, and now there's a mess with excess paste seeping into…
Should I be concerned about my GPU temperatures?
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…
Is it normal for CPU temps to rise over time?
I've been using an AIO cooler for my CPU, and I've noticed that my temperatures while gaming have increased from around 60-70°C to now hitting 80°C. Is this…
Why Are My CPU Temps Spiking After the Initial Installation?
I recently upgraded to a 5700x3D and originally had poor temperatures because I left the cooler on with the plastic wrap. After reapplying thermal paste and removing the…
Why Did Disabling Virtualization and Hyperthreading Fix My Laptop's Throttling Issues?
I recently tried repasting my 4-year-old HP Pavilion Gaming laptop after watching a tech tutorial. I ordered some Arctic MX-4 thermal paste and cleaned up the old, dried-up…