1tb ssdġ.LG 50' UHD, oculus rift S.2 MSI Optix MAG342C UWHD. 16gb hyperx Card(s)ġ.Aorus Xtreme RTX2080 Waterforce 2. Hard loop cpu and gpuġ.hyperx preditor 16gb 2.vengence 32gb 3. z270 Maximus IX Heroġ.Hard tube loop, cpu and gpu 2. intel teliscope rig 3.MSI GP72MVR Leopard Pro. You probably need to take it apart again and visually inspect for any possible damage.ġ. But sometimes the cables, if not properly routed, can be pulled loose, or get crimped when remounting components, or by opening and closing the laptop lid. It is good you took care when disconnecting and reconnecting cables.

But the reality is, if those few degrees of extra cooling are actually needed to prevent crossing over thermo-protection thresholds, then the temps are already too high and there are greater cooling concerns to deal with first - like case cooling (fans, cleaning, clocks).īesides unplugging the charger, did you remove the battery before doing this?ĭid you take the essential ESD precautions before reaching into the internals of the computer? And frequently during this process?ĭid you thoroughly clean the old TIM off the mating surfaces before applying new TIM?ĭid you ensure you applied as thin a layer of new TIM as possible while still achieving complete coverage? Yes, a new application of TIM to replace old TIM may yield a few degrees of extra cooling. And that should never happen unless the cooler is removed, or if the computer was subjected to some very rough handling. So the only time TIM 'needs' to be replaced is when the cured bond between the heatsink and device it cools is broken. But to the point, when TIM dries out, the solids left behind are still doing their jobs - they are occupying those microscopic pits and valleys, preventing insulating from getting in there. This is why any excess TIM is in the way. The purpose of TIM is simply to fill the imperfections in the flat surfaces, the microscopic pits and valleys, and push out any insulating air that may be trapped within. The most efficient transfer of heat occurs with direct metal to metal contact. It is important to remember TIM (thermal interface material) comes in a liquified form so it can be squeezed out of the tube and spread evenly across the device. For future reference, dried, crusty paste does not need to be replaced just because it is dry and crusty.

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