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Yes I know it is not the replacement for thermal pads, just happens while I was browsing their website and saw HeatPhase Ultra and curious how it compares to PTM7950. Yes I am considering using PTM7950 or HeatPhase Ultra. Hence, that's why I asked if any tried HeatPhase Ultra. From HWiNFO64 max temp while gaming: GPU Temperature: 71.5c GPU Memory Junction Temperature: 80c GPU Hot Spot Temparture: 105.6c So GPU hotspot temps are referring to the core temps? Or somewhere else?

My 3080 been running quite hot lately, with hotspot temps well over 100c while gaming. I've been doing some research on which thermal pads I should use as replacement, l locked down to either Kritical or Gelid Ultimate. I also came across a newish product called HeatPhase Ultra from Gelid on their website. Seems it work just like Honeywell PTM7950 and It is readily available at my location. Just wondering does anyone have experience with using it?

Yea, mostly going for Z790 board, I know Z670 is probably the bang for the buck way to go, but I got some extra bucks from a freelance job, so thinking treating myself with something shiny.

For MOBO I usually go for ASUS or Gigabyte, my initial choice was ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI, but it is so expensive atm, so I started looking for alternatives. Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.0) seems like an ok choice, is about 40% cheaper in my area, but while I was at it, I started looking at other brands too. MSI and ASRock both have Z790 MOBO, ASRock in general are the cheapest overall, but I have no idea are they any good, so should I stick with ASUS or Gigabyte or go for cheaper alt.? Here are the other planned components Intel Core i5-13600K or Intel Core i5-13600KF G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 V2 OC Edition 10GB This built is mainly for gaming, occasionally editing some drone footage. I will eventually OC it after it is around 2nd year into service. So if you have any comment and/or recommendation, please feel free to fire away.

Depends how much it cost, if you can get cheap used one.

So you saying I'm going to get better performance using 3000 instead of 3600?

Going to get a set of rams on Cyber Monday, but a set of 4 x 8GB is out of stock. 2 sets of 2 x 8GB is available. Does it really matter? Also it says it is for AMD, that doesn't matter too right? Want to buy: G.SKILL Trident Z Neo (For AMD Ryzen) Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin RGB DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800) Desktop Memory Model F4-3600C16D-16GTZNC Currently Using: i7 8700K ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING (Dual Channel Memory Architecture)

I think I'm leaning more a want more than need. I am not too familiar with AMD, so I think I need to do more research before I can make an educated decision.

Currently using 8700k with 3080. Have a 1440 GSync 144hz monitor. I play all kind of AAA games and occasionally edit some drones footage on Davinci. Should I even consider the new AMD CPU? Any comments will be appreciated, thanks.

If you can wait, I would suggest you do so.

Is kinda one thing leads to another Planning to get 3080, don't have enough clearance because front mounted my current Corsair 280 AIO radiator. I can top mount a 240 radiator, so done some research, Arctic Liquid Freezer II is good AIO and not pricey, but is over the limit clearance for current case and here we are

No problem, P500A will work, sure I will consider it, just hoping I can find a smaller case that fits top mounted.

I did look into P400A, their website didn't says it support top mounted radiator, so I'm not sure. I would prefer P400A over P500A because of the size.

Hey, I wanna change my cooler to Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280 (or 240). My current case (Meshify C) won't fit top mounted. Just want some reference what kind of cases I am looking for. To anyone that is using Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280 (or 240), what case are you currently using? Thanks!

From what you have given, it could be many things, sometimes it is hard to find a fault if you are running everything. If you suspect a cause, try single it out and eliminate other components. Like if you think something wrong with the USB port, try not plug everything in and test it individually, see if the problem sticks or not.