In context: One of the oldest debates among PC builders concerns the correct or most effective way to apply thermal paste. A single blob, multiple blobs, a cross, or a butter spread? Igor's Lab ...
Repasting your GPU is risky, but it beats replacing a $300+ card ...
Noted hardware guru igor'sLAB has finally put the thermal paste application argument to rest. Apparently, it's best to apply the thermal paste in a straight line. At least for GPUs. Harish Kumar M ...
Recent reports from Igor’s Lab (thanks Wccftech) highlight a critical issue causing many new graphics cards to overheat. The culprit? Poor quality thermal paste. Igor’s Lab conducted an in-depth ...
Needing to know how to apply thermal paste may not be something you’ve had to deal with so far if you’ve freshly installed a CPU before, or if any coolers you’ve purchased have come with paste ...
An RTX 5070 Ti with user-applied liquid metal died because the TIM leaked out everywhere and shorted multiple components, ...
A B.Tech (Computer Science) engineer turned writer, Varun has over 7 years of experience in tech journalism. He started his journey by writing for various publications like Beebom and Mr. Phone, ...
There are many reasons why a graphics card (or any hardware component) may run hotter than expected, which in turn can lead to unwanted throttling. Insufficient cooling, dust buildup, and overly ...