GPU fan thermal paste question

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Melderv

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You don't REALLY need to but you've already opened it, so you might as well do so. Also, if it's been a while, it won't hurt. If it's not manually overclocked, you may not need too unless it's really getting too hot.
 
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coozie7

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No, just thoroughly clean the GPU die using a suitable solvent like isopropyl alcohol.
If you're a purist you can clean off the preapplied TIM and substitute a premium compound like Arctic Silver, it's usually good for a 2-5C temperature reduction.
Did you mean CPU?...Just asking.
 
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I dont really care for 2-5C difference. I meant GPU. Shouldnt just some paper wich I can rub the old thermal paste off from the card be enough?
 
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Melderv

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No, the difference may be subtle but it could lead to problems. Isopropyl alochol isn't hard to get so just use it to get rid of everything quick and clean.
 
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manofchalk

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Any alcohol based cleaning fluid should work fine, I'v used Methylated Spirits (you know, the stuff you use for Trangia's when you go camping :p) to clean my GPU before. White Spirits on my CPU as well.

If you decide to use your own paste, dont get a conductive one like AS5. Thats fine on a CPU where there isnt any surrounding components to be concerned about, but thats definitely the case with a GPU. I used Arctic Cooling MX-4 on my 7970.
 
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