bg8780
 

Mayh3M-UK
 



As long as it's applied correctly (without any friction/flaws) you definitely don't need to. Just make sure your GPU is cleaned properly with isopropyl alcohol or thermal paste remover. I always use a thermal paste remover and then a surface purifier to make it look and feel completely untouched.

I'm used to using alcohol and a coffee filter but not familiar with a surface purifier. Link plz?

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arcticlean.htm
 
This is the one I use. Very cheap on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Silver-ArctiClean-Material-Purifier/dp/B000BKP306
 
Look at those reviews. It's no gimmick. 

I might buy that....

Mayh3M-UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Silver-ArctiClean-Material-Purifier/dp/B000BKP306
 
Look at those reviews. It's no gimmick. 

 Purchased. Thanks!
 
What's the top thermal compound these days? I haven't kept up with that in awhile.

bg8780

Mayh3M-UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Silver-ArctiClean-Material-Purifier/dp/B000BKP306
 
Look at those reviews. It's no gimmick. 

Purchased. Thanks!
 
What's the top thermal compound these days? I haven't kept up with that in awhile.

I don't know what the top one is but from what I've read and seen, there's very little difference between them. Just get a known brand like Arctic Cooling or Noctua would be my advice. I personally get this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/...p;keywords=arctic+mx+4

bg8780

Mayh3M-UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Silver-ArctiClean-Material-Purifier/dp/B000BKP306
 
Look at those reviews. It's no gimmick. 

Purchased. Thanks!
 
What's the top thermal compound these days? I haven't kept up with that in awhile.

i said it earlier, Grizzly Kryonaut
http://overclocking.guide/thermal-paste-roundup-2015-47-products-tested-with-air-cooling-and-liquid-nitrogen-ln2/12/ 

Just got mine on, during OverWatch and Doom, 45-48c, down from 82c....I was scared as (Deleted for Language) doing this, nv messed with a GPU before. Took my time and so far so good, going to buy the Advanced RMA though just in case.

Will say this, the top 2 screws that connect the board and the metal thing, one of the screws you can't just screw in, you have to put that one washer on....The directions leave something to be desired as well.

macmall
Just got mine on, during OverWatch and Doom, 45-48c, down from 82c....I was scared as (Deleted for Language) doing this, nv messed with a GPU before. Took my time and so far so good, going to buy the Advanced RMA though just in case.

Will say this, the top 2 screws that connect the board and the metal thing, one of the screws you can't just screw in, you have to put that one washer on....The directions leave something to be desired as well.

That Hybrid cooler is Gods gift to nerds. I love it. EVGA cannot get enough credit for these cards, IMHO.

I'm going to hold out for the Hybrid FTW. It may take time, but it'll be worth it.

macmall
Just got mine on, during OverWatch and Doom, 45-48c, down from 82c....I was scared as (Deleted for Language) doing this, nv messed with a GPU before. Took my time and so far so good, going to buy the Advanced RMA though just in case.

Will say this, the top 2 screws that connect the board and the metal thing, one of the screws you can't just screw in, you have to put that one washer on....The directions leave something to be desired as well.

Did you use the original thermal paste?