It's been a while but thought I'd drop an update. I repasted the laptop again today using Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut on the CPU and GPU, as well as repasting the VRMs with K5 Pro.
I haven't gotten any fps drops yet, and the temps don't go above 80c now!
That is not a quality power supply and likely could be the culprit here. And even if it isn't, it definitely should be replaced with a quality one asap.
Generally speaking, if there's one thing you do not cheap out on in a computer, it is the power supply. For the moment I'd definitely go back to your old graphics card before you damage your new one permanently. When shopping for a new PSU try to stick to known brands like Corsair, EVGA, Cooler Master, NZXT, ThermalTake etc. Make sure it is at least 80 Plus Bronze certified, and with your beefy GTX 980, try and go for at least 500-600w.
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