Painting an EVGA GTX 980

[r1Ns3]

Hey guys, would like some info on if painting my future gtx 980 will affect the RMA and thermal capability of the coolers and fans and so on.

 

Thanks, I also want to paint it white. Not sure what paint is perfect for the job but plasti-dip has been recommended.

[lopj245]

Well, as for rma maybe but take the heat sink off and use painting tape to cover up the fins and fans.

[YameteSenpai]

Yeah, use plast-dip because it is removable so you can RMA the card if necessary.

 

As far as fans go, you would take of the shroud so it's completely separate from the PCB and fans then you paint it. After the coats are done, just put the card back together(usually just a few screws)

[Statik]

Just use plastidip. If you need to RMA it, peel it off, then send it in.

[Enderman]

you need to remove the plastic shroud from the card

this means taking the whole heatsink off, removing the fans, and then prepping the plastic shroud for painting

 

like this

http://imgur.com/a/6xHJh

[W-L]

Hey guys, would like some info on if painting my future gtx 980 will affect the RMA and thermal capability of the coolers and fans and so on.

Thanks, I also want to paint it white. Not sure what paint is perfect for the job but plasti-dip has been recommended.

 

It won't affect thermals as long as your are not painting the fans or heatsink directly, I have a guide that goes over it here under GPU Painting:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/407754-modding-faq-common-mods-new-updates/

 

Plasti-dip is a good option for the shroud since it's a removable rubber coating.

[r1Ns3]

It won't affect thermals as long as your are not painting the fans or heatsink directly, I have a guide that goes over it here under GPU Painting:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/407754-modding-faq-common-mods-new-updates/

 

Plasti-dip is a good option for the shroud since it's a removable rubber coating.

That's awesome! will bookmark for when I start. Thank you very much!