thermal paste

I would like to replace the thermal paste on an EVGA GTX 1070 SC (08G-P4-6173-KR) due to highish temperatures (85 celcius) and age (bought in 2017/2018). I was wondering what normally needs replacing with this specific card? I assume that EVGA puts paste on the GPU rather than pads. Also...

Hi chaps I’ve got some Artic MX-6 paste I intend to use on a new build I’m doing shortly, just wondering with the more rectangular shape of the Intel 13th gen what paste method works best. I’m thinking of doing a pea or possible a smaller X in the centre. But a bit baffled some are pasting it...

As the title states, I wanted to share my RMA experience for my G5-KC. So it may help others. The screen of the laptop has gone off suddenly while i was playing Darkest Dungeon and never turn on again. Tested it with connecting it to an external monitor, everything works properly except the...

I mounted a brand new Noctua nh-u12a (which arrived with some bent blades :rolleyes:) then realised I had put it the wrong way (it wasn't leaving much clearance for the ram) so I removed it, checked the thermal paste (no spill, spread evenly) and re-mounted it the right way. It didn't feel...

Hello, sorry I'm new here and signed up as couldn't find answer to some advice I'm seeking. I've had my Vega 64 since it came out, long time now! Brought from Overclockers! I want a new card but as you know current market is crazy. I've noticed for some time now that my temps seem to be higher...

Hi guys, I need some of your wisdom. Im planning on buying a brand new 3070 once prices are reasonable and I want to maximise its lifespan. I know the cooler you can keep your system the longer the components tend to last. (In regards to the case, I have one with superb airflow [Phanteks...

Does the RYZEN 9 5950X come with thermal paste, or do I need to buy my own?

Hi Just need some advice about a repaste on a laptop. I have a MSI GE75 8SF with a RTX2070 and think its probably in need of a repaste as it is getting very hot especially under load. Even at idle just sitting in windows the fans are ramping up. I've read numerous posts both here and on other...

Hi guys. Had a bit of a disaster last night. I was going to swap my new CPU in (3700x replacing 3600) but when I removed the old CPU some surplus paste which had been on the side of the CPU somehow fell down onto the pin holes of the motherboard below. I've done my best to clean it but it seems...

Doing a couple of builds and would like some decent thermal paste for overclocking without paying too much. What Thermal Paste recommendations?

Hi all, I bought an early Xbox One X secondhand. It works mostly fine, but playing any sort of graphically demanding game turns it into a hairdryer. I've replaced the paste 3 times with varying amounts and different thermal pads. No matter what I do, I can't get the thing to shut up. The...

Hello guys, my xfx rx480 was getting pretty high temps during december so I decided to re apply the thermal paste using the Arctic mx4. During the first week after apply I was getting good temps, they dropped to 62/64°C. But soon they started rising, and about 2 weeks ago they went above 80°C. I...

Hey Put together my Ryzen 3700x system a couple of days ago and I am wondering if my current temps and voltages are in line with the norm. Using Core Temp and CPU-Z I noticed that: CPU voltage is almost always 1.4V, sometimes 0.9V Idle temps range from 28 to 45 degrees, depending on recent...

Anyone know where I can get a replacement AM4 socket cover? I got some thermal goop in mine and broke it into three bits when trying to remove it to clean. I don't need the entire socket, just the bit that clips and slips on top. I looked on Ebay and I don't want to give £10 to someone in...

Hi All Just recieved my new Ryzen 5 CPU and was cursing AMD for lack of thermal paste, when i noticed (put finger in) some paste on bottom of fan. Is that satisfactory? or should i still apply more? tia

While mounting the heat sink onto the cpu I stuck my finger right in the middle of the pre applied thermal paste circle leaving a nice fingerprint in the middle. I went ahead and mounted the heat sink as I haven’t bought any thermal paste yet. I know the stock thermal pastes aren’t great and I’d...

Anyone know of any guides on how to change the paste on this. It has a backplate so I got to take that off. Then I guess all I need to is unscrew the cooler?

For the past couple of days my PC has been shutting down because my AMD FX 8350 has been overheating really quickly. It first started when playing Overwatch earlier this week and it has continued to happen when the CPU is under heavy load. It has shut down whilst playing Overwatch, DOOM, running...