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    Repasted my GS75 Stealth

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Venom57, Mar 16, 2019.

  1. Venom57

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    Venom57, Mar 16, 2019
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    God your factory paste was a million times better than mine. My gpu was practically swimming.
     
    hockeygod1225, Mar 18, 2019
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    It does run MUCH cooler now, thanks to the undervolt and repaste.
     
    Venom57, Mar 19, 2019
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    I want to love my GS75, but it is so damn hot on the lap and that is just browsing the net!

    If I do a repaste, will it make it more bearable as a LAP top? Also, I have never done a repaste before. I am pretty technical, and have build a bunch of PC's. Does anyone have any instructions on doing this with a GS75 and what tools I would need (other then the usual screw driver and maybe some tweezers)?

    Also, what paste would I use? Also, waht are the rules with applying the stuff?

    Thanks team GS75!!
     
    nuggetbro, Mar 22, 2019
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    So I recommend the screwdriver, a throw away cotton cloth, a higher percentage rubbing alcohol to remove any excess paste.

    I personally like the Grizzly thermal Kryonaut paste best. There are a few different schools of thought on the actual paste application, On the CPU we typically do a line type application since they are a bit more rectangular shape, but with a GPU it is one spot in the middle of the chip.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Mar 22, 2019
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    Thanks for the advise. Do you have a picture of the apply by any chance?

    I'll have to buy the thermal paste you recommended. Might do memory upgrade at same time. Might as well if I have mb out.
     
    nuggetbro, Mar 22, 2019
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    I wonder about thermal pads too. I'm too scared to repaste mine. I should have bought mine from Xotic PC like I did a few years ago and had them do it, but I was in a hurry this purchase. Went with a Best Buy model and just got a warranty.
     
    vahdyx, Mar 23, 2019
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    Maybe they will still do it if you pay them? I wonder if anyone in AU does repasting.
     
    nuggetbro, Mar 23, 2019
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    It should not be hot if you're just browing the net
    After doing my undervolts profiles, i can get it down to 40/44° max while browsing and watching Youtube videos fully silent.
     
    cesc21, Mar 23, 2019
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    You should not use it on the lap at all.. if you want to you will need a laptop cooler underneath it (does not need to be running but just to create breathable space). This is because the air intake is on the bottom so when you put it on the lap/blanket/anything soft, you will completely suffocate it which means nearly no cooling at all. That ofc means it'll run super hot and potentially overheat quickly.
     
    heliada, Mar 24, 2019
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