When we buy a GPU, it comes pre-assembled and it's not easy to take it apart to inspect it. That leaves the quality of the thermal interface material (TIM) as an open question. But considering the ...
Recent reports from Igor’s Lab (thanks Wccftech) highlight a critical issue causing many new graphics cards to overheat. The culprit? Poor quality thermal paste. Igor’s Lab conducted an in-depth ...
Adding custom cooling to a GPU or even changing the thermal paste to improve the cooling using an existing design is something modders have been doing for years. With several different thermal pads ...
Several instances of Gigabyte graphics cards leaking thermal interface gel during operation have raised concerns over the quality control of its new graphics cards. Although Gigabyte claims the ...
Reference cards from Nvidia and AMD are hard to come by, which is why most people buy AIB variants from brands like Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, Zotac, Galax, Innno3D, PNY, Sapphire, XFX, and others. Many of ...
If you’re looking for the best thermal paste for your GPU or CPU, we’ve got you covered right here with our top picks. Getting the right thermal paste for your GPU or CPU can prove critical for ...
In context: One of the oldest debates among PC builders concerns the correct or most effective way to apply thermal paste. A single blob, multiple blobs, a cross, or a butter spread? Igor's Lab ...
To apply thermal paste to the CPU or GPU of your Windows computer, follow the steps mentioned below. Collect all the prerequisite gadgets Get the surface ready Apply the coolant Start the system Let ...
That $20 paste isn't going to make a big difference.