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    Applying new thermal paste to 7970m

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Feddygaimez, Aug 13, 2012.

  1. Feddygaimez

    Feddygaimez Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, my 7970 is hitting 84C playing Rage max settings.. Isnt that way too high? Should i consider reapplying better thermal paste? Also is there a tutorial on how to? Pretty sure i dont need one, but it would always be nice with one :)


    Cheers!
     
    Feddygaimez, Aug 13, 2012
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  2. Heihachi_1337

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    84C is still a good operating temperature. Your laptop has a thermal shutdown of about 110C, so you really shouldn't worry too much about it.

    As far as guides for applying thermal paste, You can find out HERE
     
    Heihachi_1337, Aug 13, 2012
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  3. Tmets

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    Tmets, Aug 13, 2012
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  4. Feddygaimez

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    Feddygaimez, Aug 13, 2012
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  5. Feddygaimez

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    Found it! Is arctic silver 5 fine :)?
     
    Feddygaimez, Aug 13, 2012
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  6. Exposed88

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    Arctic Silver 5 will work, but make sure none gets anywhere outside the chip, this is a conductive thermal paste and will ruin your computer.

    ATM I use Gelid GC Extreme, seems to work for me.
     
    Exposed88, Aug 13, 2012
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  7. hackness

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    Prolimatech PK-3 ftw :rolleyes: 11.2W/m-K(m-oC) and non-conductive.
     
    hackness, Aug 13, 2012
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    What drivers are you using or settings? I have a m18x R2 with 7970m Crossfire and the game runs laggy with crossfire on and off. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks you.
     
    AlienBoy12, Aug 14, 2012
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    You should ask your question in the Alienware part of the forum. Might get some help there.
     
    Tmets, Aug 14, 2012
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  10. AlienBoy12

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    I did a search of the forum, not many results come up. Only person who seems to not have issue with rage is Feddy. But yeah he is not on a alienware :(
     
    AlienBoy12, Aug 14, 2012
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    I recommend you to hire a professional to apply the thermal compound for you. Those pictures look like easy to do, but it is not.
     
    Prostar Computer, Aug 14, 2012
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  12. Zymphad

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    I disagree, it's super easy. Remove heatsink, clean it off. Apply a miniscule amount of ICD7 in the center. Screw on heatsink. Done. Super easy.
     
    Zymphad, Aug 14, 2012
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  13. Repoman20

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    Agreed, it isn't difficult at all.
     
    Repoman20, Aug 14, 2012
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  14. NeoCzar

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    It's slightly capacitive not conductive. Not the same thing, and it's a good TIM (albeit ancient) the conductive thing is a geek myth.
     
    NeoCzar, Aug 14, 2012
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