GTX 670 3rd Party Thermal Paste?

n7plus1 · Dec 3, 2012

Just recently purchased a pair of EVGA GTX 670 FTW's in 4GB.

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Im looking for info regarding installing new thermal paste on these...more than likely some fresh AS5 i have around the house. Thoughts?

Mod-R · Dec 3, 2012

The principle isn't any different from CPU thermal paste application. Just trust your instinct and monitor your temps!

pigpottomus · Dec 28, 2012

How come you are already putting on new thermal paste?

Bobnova · Dec 29, 2012

Meh, are my thoughts.
If temps are a major issue new TIM won't help much.
If temps aren't an issue there's no reason to change it.

Mod-R · Dec 30, 2012

Bobnova said:
Meh, are my thoughts.
If temps are a major issue new TIM won't help much.
If temps aren't an issue there's no reason to change it.

Funny that sounds like an echo of my own thoughts... I did that once and realized it was completely unnecessary... Better keep that high quality TIM for where it's really needed.

abarth_1200 · Dec 30, 2012

I would go ahead and change it out anyway, for piece of mind.

Mod-R · Dec 30, 2012

That goes both ways... the OP asked the question, so he obviously had some kind of doubt based on inexperience. In that case, I highly doubt he'll have more peace of mind doing it by himself. Anyway, at the end of the day the only real peace of mind comes from the manufacturer's warranty. So if I was unsure what to do I'd just leave it as it is.

DOM. · Dec 30, 2012

i wouldnt whats the point.... AS5 isnt the best paste the paste on it might be better

Janus67 · Dec 30, 2012

DOM. said:
i wouldnt whats the point.... AS5 isnt the best paste the paste on it might be better

Agreed with that.

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