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    Bad repaste job.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by RainMan_, Jul 7, 2012.

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    Hi NBR.

    A month ago, I decided to repaste my CPU and GPU ( Dell Inspiron 15R ) because of overheating, I failed 3 times :D and by failing I mean that temps were worse.

    I don't know what's the problem I've tried the dot method, the line method and at last I put 3 big dots on the CPU and a size of pea on the GPU. I played Alan Wake for about 10 minutes CPU maxed at 88C but the GPU temp was 93C which is unacceptable since it's only 10 minutes of gameplay.

    I used this thermal paste because it's the only thermal paste I found near me :
    IC Essential E2 - Cooler Master - Leading Provider of Computer Case | Cooler | Power Supply

    MX-4 is availabe but it's hard to get , I need to travel to get it.

    Currently, the only thermal pastes being sold near me is this :
    5x Thermal Grease Paste Compound Silicone CPU Heat Sink | eBay

    and this generic one :
    Stars Heatsink Compound CPU Thermal Grease Single Use Blister 5 Soft Paks | eBay

    Should I get the Silicon one, or the temps will be worse?

    I appreciate your help guys. Thanks in advance.
     
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    So there were pads that you removed and replaced with paste, no?
     
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    No I didn't remove the pads , I left them.
     
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    That explains it. Get rid of them and if that leaves a gap, put in copper shims.
     
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    The problem is, in Egypt. It's so hard to find these stuff. All I have is an old heatsink of an old video card ( nvidia quadro 980 xgl ). Other than that there is no copper in my home. :(
     
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    Shims aren't a requirement unless you actually need to bridge a gap. Also, I am sure you can find thin sheets of copper in Egypt.
     
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    Yes I can but this will not be easy and I'm not that free right now.

    Anyway , thanks for your help :) I will just leave everything as it is for now since I have another notebook to game on.
     
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    UPDATE!!!!

    I can't believe it, I undervolted the GPU from 0.95v to 0.90v and ran 3DMark11 Full Experience and here is max temps :

    [​IMG]
     
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