Are these parts requiring thermal pads? (Installing the GPU water block and VRM)
Are these parts requiring thermal pads? (Installing the GPU water block and VRM)
Hello, placing the thermal pads from the included water block on the highlighted components can block most other parts (like the GPU or memory) from touching the block, even with the etched recesses. I’m not sure exactly what they do, but I know they’re involved in voltage regulation, which usually requires active cooling. The pads were factory-applied, but only covered some fins—not the entire base plate. Should I use thinner pads, apply more thermal paste, or skip the interface altogether? I’ve used third-party air coolers before, but this is my first water-cooling setup. Apologies if it seems like a simple question. The water block is custom and lacks documentation, so I’ll reach out to the seller for guidance. They sometimes take time to reply.
They seem to be inductors, so you don't have to attach pads or TIM to them.