manilovx
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Hey guys. I'm writing this post because I got a bit confused about thermal pads sizes. I tried watching a lot of videos and even asking customer support team. In the first reply I was told that any pads between 2.25 and 2.75 thickness are OK with 3070TI FTW3. In the second reply after I asked some if the tiny pads are also ok with 2.25-2.75 the team answered that ALL of pads are 2.25mm and that there were no small pads on this card (rly?all videos and photos shows that there memory pads, long mosfets pad and a little tiny pad). Screenshots in attachment. I want to know the reliable info before I begin repadding and repasting. So I think I'm convinced that for VRAM 2.25 mm is perfect. Ok, next. What about a long strip and a tiny one? Considering the differences between answers, is 2.25 mm OK for a long strip and 1mm OK for a tiny one? I mean no disrespect to evga support team, i'm loving their products, but I think it's strange that they wrote that there are no small pads when they are here.    
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2023/04/06 07:33:25
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I COULD BE WRONG, but I think EVGA uses thermal putty in those places, and that is why they don't specify thermal pad thicknesses relevant to those locations.
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manilovx
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2023/04/06 08:20:37
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I COULD BE WRONG, but I think EVGA uses thermal putty in those places, and that is why they don't specify thermal pad thicknesses relevant to those locations.
I've never seen putty on 3070TI FTW3 pics. Btw, the last pic shows the original evga thermal pads and paste after some usage, so no putty, just different pads and paste.
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manilovx
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2023/04/06 08:23:06
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+ the pic from techpowerup review. The same scheme. So what's the true and safe size of the long and the tiny pads? 
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2023/04/06 10:05:00
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To me, that looks like putty. Especially the small round blobs.
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2023/04/06 12:54:04
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From the factory the 3070 ti ftw uses thermal putty and pads. The thermal putty use to be available under cooling on the website, but has been removed
post edited by tattude69 - 2023/04/06 12:55:55
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manilovx
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2023/04/07 04:22:33
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Yeah these 2 blobs seem to be thermal putty and can be easily replaced with smaller than 2.25mm pads.
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2023/04/07 16:39:38
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So I replaced thermal pads and putty with thermal pads 2.25 mm everywhere except 1mm for two tiny details. Maybe not a perfect look, but guess what I got - from ~105-110 C on memory to 65-75 C under load! No copper nonsense risky bs, just good thermal pads. Here are pics: 1. View after cleaning with alcohol 99% and replacing pads and paste. 2. Temps before. 3. Temps after.   
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2023/04/07 17:19:28
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☼ Best Answerby manilovx 2023/04/08 00:22:22
Although it seems that the OP has worked out the answer, I can confirm that the 3070 Ti FTW3 cards only have three different sizes of thermal pads - MOSFETS, 2x VRAM, and 1x VRAM - and they are all 2.25mm thick. That last small section of what looks like a thermal pad is putty, since none of the documents I have show a thermal pad in that area.
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2023/04/08 00:23:53
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Although it seems that the OP has worked out the answer, I can confirm that the 3070 Ti FTW3 cards only have three different sizes of thermal pads - MOSFETS, 2x VRAM, and 1x VRAM - and they are all 2.25mm thick. That last small section of what looks like a thermal pad is putty, since none of the documents I have show a thermal pad in that area.
Thanks. Is it ok that I placed 1mm micropad (cyan color) instead of dry as rock putty?
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2024/09/30 20:32:44
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Can i use 2.5mm on the place where 2.25 is required.. please guide i am not a tech guy and i just removed and trashed the original pads from my card. And everywhere i go i can find only 2.5mm but not 2.25mm
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2024/09/30 23:14:31
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Can i use 2.5mm on the place where 2.25 is required.. please guide i am not a tech guy and i just removed and trashed the original pads from my card. And everywhere i go i can find only 2.5mm but not 2.25mm
Using the correct pad is recommended. The reason why is because it could cause the gpu die not to contact the cooler, and would cause it to overheat.
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2024/10/01 05:29:29
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you should be able to send an email to EVGA support and buy a set of pads for like $10 that will fit your gpu. Might of changed but worth a shot My 3070 ti FTW ultra had thermal putty from the factory in the two spots the original post inquired about. When i water cooled mine i was able to use pads.
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2024/10/01 08:04:13
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Yes i understand this and I managed to get a 2.25mm. can i use them only on rams and mosfits ?
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2024/10/01 15:43:05
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yes that is correct for vram and mosfets according to early in the post they used 1mm to replace thermal putty. i have been using a waterblock, i can not confirm 1mm as putty replacement just sharing what was posted its good to test fit and look for impression in thermal pad for good contact
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2024/10/01 22:17:50
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I'll try. And what is the best way to check all the component temperatures after changing the pads ? Like how to check if thermal pads are well contacted with heatsink and working fine?
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2024/10/01 23:33:17
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☄ Helpfulby Cool GTX 2024/10/02 07:38:05
Usman420
I'll try. And what is the best way to check all the component temperatures after changing the pads ? Like how to check if thermal pads are well contacted with heatsink and working fine?
EVGA Precision X1, GPU-Z, or HWINFO64.
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Re: EVGA 3070TI FTW3 thermal pads size and paste recommendations
2024/10/09 04:43:49
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Hello can somebody share a picture high résolution from the back pcb please. Especially that part  in red Thanks
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