Is PTM7950 worth using on a desktop CPU with an IHS?
I'm building my first PC in several years and am choosing cooling for a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with a Noctua NH-D15. PTM7950 seems to get excellent results on…
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ASUS RTX 4080 Super Hotspot Reaches 105–109°C Immediately in Games
My ASUS RTX 4080 Super has an unusual overheating problem. As soon as I launch a game, the GPU hotspot jumps to around 105–109°C, right around the throttling…
Why Is My RTX 3090 Thermal Paste Barely Covering the Die After a Repaste?
I deshrouded my Zotac Trinity RTX 3090, but the temperatures were still worse than expected, possibly because I was using slim fans. I decided to repaste the card,…
Is it worth repasting an RTX 3070 that reaches 90°C and crashes?
My ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 3070 OC, purchased in December 2020, has started crashing during demanding games such as Apex Legends and Far Far West. Before the crashes,…
Where can I get my GPU thermal paste replaced in Scandinavia?
I'm looking for a company in Norway or elsewhere in Scandinavia that can replace the thermal paste on a graphics card. I assumed larger electronics and computer retailers…
Why is my RTX 3070 hotspot temperature suddenly exceeding 100°C?
My RTX 3070 idles at around 45°C, with a hotspot temperature near 55°C. However, while gaming, the hotspot climbs above 100°C and the fans become extremely loud. They…
Should I Replace the Thermal Paste on My Eight-Year-Old GTX 1070 Ti?
A coworker is putting together a PC and is interested in buying my old MSI Armor GTX 1070 Ti. The card still works and has passed a few…
RTX 4090 Temperatures Have Increased by About 10°C—Should I Repaste It?
I bought an MSI GeForce RTX 4090 GAMING X TRIO in 2023 and have mainly used it for gaming. Recently, I started running local language models, and I…
What should I watch out for when repasting and replacing pads on a Gigabyte Windforce 2080 Ti?
I'm planning to repaste and replace the thermal pads on my Gigabyte Windforce RTX 2080 Ti later today. I have a phase-change thermal sheet and assorted thermal pads…
What Should I Watch Out for When Repasting and Re-padding My Gigabyte RTX 2080 Ti?
I'm planning to repaste and replace the thermal pads on my Gigabyte Windforce RTX 2080 Ti later today. I have a phase-change thermal sheet and new pads that…
HP Victus 15 NVMe Runs Hot and Keeps Crashing After a RAM Upgrade
I upgraded my HP Victus 15-fa0000sa from 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM. The NVMe drive worked normally for about a day, but after I cleaned the…
Why Is My RTX 3070 Running Hotter After Replacing the GPU Fan?
One of the fans on my Gigabyte RTX 3070 Eagle started wobbling and making a lot of noise, so I replaced it and removed the original shroud. While…
Can I use an NVMe heatsink without thermal pads?
I bought a copper sandwich-style heatsink for a double-sided NVMe SSD that will be installed in the rear M.2 slot on my motherboard. The heatsink closes with screws…
RTX 3070 crashes at 90°C and returns with Code 43
I have a Gigabyte RTX 3070 Gaming OC that starts showing a Code 43 error after the computer freezes during gaming. Running DDU and reinstalling the graphics drivers…
Why Is My RTX 3070 Ti FE Still Running Hot After a Repaste?
I bought a used RTX 3070 Ti Founders Edition because my previous graphics card was getting old. It was already reaching around 89°C, so I replaced the thermal…
Will a thermal pad help cool an SSD if it touches the laptop’s bottom cover?
I saw someone place a thermal pad directly on an SSD without adding a separate heatsink. I'm considering doing something similar in my laptop, but there isn't enough…
Are my RTX 4060 Laptop VRAM temps normal or is there an issue?
I'm trying to determine if the VRAM temperatures on my laptop are within a normal range or if there might be an issue with thermal contact. Here are…
Are there any new advancements in thermal pad technology since Honeywell's PTM7950?
It's been a few years since I bought a strip of Honeywell's PTM7950 thermal pads, and I'm running low. I'm curious if there are any new developments or…
What Size Thermal Pads Should I Use Between AMD Chipsets and Heatsink?
Hey everyone! I'm about to reassemble my computer soon, but I'm uncertain about the size of thermal pads (in mm) I need to use between the AMD chipsets…
What Size Thermal Pads Do I Need for a Gigabyte GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB?
I'm looking for the right size thermal pads for my Gigabyte GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB. I've come across a lot of conflicting information online and I want…