MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X thermal pads

[Mariqn]

Hello, I just got my second hand GTX 1080 and in tests like Heaven benchmark and Furmark it gets close to 90 degrees. I also tested it in Dota 2 and there it stays around 70 degrees. I think it's a good idea to change the thermal paste but why not change the pads ass well. The problem is i couldn't find anywhere what pads I need. So what thickness should they be and is there something more to it that i should know?

Thanks in advance!

[ViruzMage]

I strongly suggest using a 1.5mm pad with a 0.5mm pad stacked on top.

[Mariqn]

41 minutes ago, ViruzMage said:

I strongly suggest using a 1.5mm pad with a 0.5mm pad stacked on top.

But I read pad stacking is bad ?

[ViruzMage]

1 minute ago, Mariqn said:

But I read pad stacking is bad ?

Where?

[Mariqn]

Just now, ViruzMage said:

Where?

Everywhere, when i searched what pad i should use people where talking about it and that it's bad and it could hurt temps and performence

[ViruzMage]

11 minutes ago, Mariqn said:

Everywhere, when i searched what pad i should use people where talking about it and that it's bad and it could hurt temps and performence

Ah, I see. I just never saw those articles.