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My GPU fans on the “Auto” setting (i.ibb.co)
submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by bleistift2@feddit.de to c/engineeringmemes@lemmy.world
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I know the max rated temperature for my GPU is 92°C, but that doesn’t mean it’s your target temperature!

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[–] Betty_Boopie@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I don't know of any modern paste that is electrically conductive, heck I basically use old thermal paste as an extra layer of protection on my gpu with liquid metal. You can be sloppy and contrary to the old belief, you can't use too much.
The bigger thing to watch out for is dried paste that essentially turns into adhesive. You can break a contact applying too much force, though with a heat gun (or hair dryer) and some patience it should be easy to avoid.

[–] bleistift2@feddit.de 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I don’t know of any modern paste that is electrically conductive

I wasn’t trying to imply that. When I said “frying the chip” I meant through bad thermal coupling.

contrary to the old belief, you can’t use too much.

You’re the first person to suggest that, and frankly, I find that counterintuitive. Everything isolates if it’s thick enough. However I’ll also look into that someday and see if there’s something to it. Thanks again.