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    Run without VRAM and VRM heatsinks?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by well.heeled.man, Jan 23, 2012.

  1. well.heeled.man

    well.heeled.man Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I am just about to finish putting together my MSI Barebones laptop with an Nvidia 570m and 2820QM QS. I have quality compound (MX-4) for the CPU/GPU, but no thermal pads for the VRAM and VRM on the GPU, or the VRM for the CPU on the motherboard. Is it dangerous to run like this while I am waiting for the pads to arrive, or will it be fine for a few days?

    Cheers,

    Scott
     
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  2. Ryan

    Ryan NBR Moderator

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    You can use mx-4 on the Vrams too.

    Ive done it before with no problems.


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    Ryan, Jan 23, 2012
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    well.heeled.man Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, don't I need to use pads to fill the clearance? I'm not sure mine fits really snugly vs. the CPU/GPU, which is obviously v. tight fitting.
     
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    IF the gap is large enough you'll need pads and do not under any circumstances run the card without something to cool the vram.
     
    tijo, Jan 23, 2012
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    The card runs perfectly fine with uncooled VRAM, they're not running that hot, really.
     
    svl7, Jan 23, 2012
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    why don't you just reuse the stock pads until the new stuff comes?
     
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    No stock pads. It's a barebones and I just did not realize I needed em. Whats the verdict on VRAM and VRM on GPU and VRM on without pads for a few days? Dangerous?
     
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    download HWINFO64 and run a bench like 3dmark11...keep on eye on your temps in the vid card sensor section (there will be 3 different readings, from different sensors). This is the only way to see if your temps are getting too hot or not. i wouldn't risk it without doing a test like this first.
     
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    OK cool, so not outright dangerous then, just one to watch. Cheers!
     
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    As I said, it's no problem at all. And HWiNFO won't tell you anything about the temps of the VRAM modules...

    Just make sure you properly paste your die.
     
    svl7, Jan 23, 2012
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