Hello!
GPU: Sapphire HD 6850 Toxic 1GB
About 2 years ago I broke my GPU while reapplying paste. But since after that soon both the MOBO and the PSU died, I think it is possible the GPU could still work.
Until now I didn't have a system to test it in, but now I want to try, also for curiosity.
I reapplied the paste, because the GPU was running 99C under load.
Things I did wrong back then: Applied paste to the memory(possibly even too much, shorting memory pins) AND reused the old, dusty thermal pads.
I would also like to know whether the average thermal compound is electrically conducting or not?
Now I have cleaned everything off and have a proper system to test it in, but unfortunately, I don't have thermal pads, which begs the question:
Can I test whether my GPU POSTs without using the heatsink?