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    thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    where can i get the thermal tape for gfx memory ? , the foamy type stuff . i need to replace it on my 3870's , have searched but it seems to thin what i have found

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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    thx but what thinkness would i need ? , comes in sizes 0.5mm - 5.0mm thickness . not sure which would be best
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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    Quote Originally Posted by CAT-THE-FIFTH View Post
    looked there and it seems not thick enough

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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    Quote Originally Posted by chaotic_russ View Post
    thx but what thinkness would i need ? , comes in sizes 0.5mm - 5.0mm thickness . not sure which would be best
    can't you figure out how thick it is from the bits u have ?

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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    not sure but i would say 3mm should do it

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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    3mm is about the norm, dont go with 5mm

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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    If I was you I'd get some 0.5, some 1 and some 3, that way you can stack them. If you're sure they are 3mm though, get them.

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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    Quote Originally Posted by PeterStoba View Post
    If I was you I'd get some 0.5, some 1 and some 3, that way you can stack them. If you're sure they are 3mm though, get them.
    Stacking them will reduce thermal efficiency quite a bit. Just buy the right size
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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    thx all

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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    Are thoes thermal pads double sided? ie could be used on individual chip heat sinks.
    or only single sided? ie for gpu&memory combined coolers.

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    Re: thermal tape for gfx memory ?

    thermal pads have no glue, thermal tape does.

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