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    do thermal pads expand a bit once exposed to heat?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by cradle_emperor, May 27, 2013.

  1. cradle_emperor

    cradle_emperor Notebook Consultant

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    Im upgrading to a different graphics card,

    I applied all the thermal pads in the correct configuration and correct thickness, but when i attach the card to the heatsink,

    some parts have about ~.1mm gaps in between the components and the thermal pads.

    Im wondering if this is a problem that i need to solve? or will it resolve itself by expanding a bit from the heat
     
    cradle_emperor, May 27, 2013
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  2. Jarhead

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    Simply due to basic physics, it will expand. By how much, I'm not sure.
     
    Jarhead, May 27, 2013
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