Reusing thermal pads.

[Xeenos]

I recently got a HG10 N980 from Corsair but the results are basically the same as when the card was air cooled plus it is bending my card ever so slightly. When I removed the reference cooler I never touched the thermal pads and I put the film that cover the pads on the HG10 onto the reference cooler'd pads. I'm looking to reinstall the reference cooler and I'm wondering if I would be fine without replacing the original thermal pads. Any feedback would be appreciated. 

[Nacho Marco Segui]

You are getting the same temps with watercooling? That is strange

[manikyath]

if you didnt damage the pads, and are able to put them back identical to the spot they were in, it should be fine.

(the chips leave an imprint on the pads, try and align that)

[Xeenos]

Ty guys. I have one more question, if I were to replace them what thickness should I go with?

[FireFox]

2 minutes ago, Xeenos said:

Ty guys. I have one more question, if I were to replace them what thickness should I go with?

 

I would have a look at the old pads and try to gauge the thickness, try finding one that hasn't clamped down on the edges but I think they're something like 1mm or something but don't take my word for it.

[Xeenos]

1 hour ago, FireFox said:

 

I would have a look at the old pads and try to gauge the thickness, try finding one that hasn't clamped down on the edges but I think they're something like 1mm or something but don't take my word for it.

Ty again. I measured and it is 1 mm. 

[Guest]

I would rather replace these pads.If you have a chance,use it.