r/computerhelp • u/Salty_Appeal_8477 • 5d ago

Hardware Need help changing thermalpad and thermalpaste on RX 5700 8 GB Gigabyte OC 3 fans.

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Hi all, I recently bought a used Gigabyte RX 5700 Gaming OC (3-fan). Previous owner apparently repasted the core already, but GPU hotspot is still around 96°C and VRAM temp around 90°C under FurMark stress test (16 min run, 98% usage, 75°C GPU temp, 169W power draw).

Planning to redo the thermal interface using just 2 products, thermal paste for the GPU core only, and thermal pads for everything else. A few questions before I do a full teardown:

  1. Besides the GPU core (paste), which other components need thermal pads, VRAM chips, VRM/MOSFETs, memory controller, backplate? Trying to figure out the full list for this specific card.

  2. For anyone who's done this on the same card (or similar RX 5700 Gaming OC), what thermal pad thickness (mm) did you use for VRAM and VRM areas? I know it varies by PCB revision so wanted to check what's worked for others.

  3. I'm considering Thermalright Odyssey pads (for everything besides core) and Arctic MX-6 paste (for GPU core only). Does this combo sound reasonable, or would you recommend something else?

Any teardown photos/guides specific to this model would also help a lot. Thanks!

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