High GPU temps ?
High GPU temps ?
Yes, you're correct, but it's ideal if you have something to share. I used a plastic spatula meant just for that purpose—last time I disassembled a video card. Make sure you also have the right pads or putty for power and VRAM, in case the pads need replacing.
Would it make more sense to use my old 970 Trix instead of attempting to open up my 1660 super? The performance gap would be significant—my Strix 970 is actually twice as large and heavier. Since I don’t have putty, I’m considering not risking damaging the GPU.
Hello, for the Asus Tuf Gaming 1660 Super, you can find the pads both in stores and online. You can purchase them through various retailers.
If your card matches these specifications, the mentioned thicknesses should be accurate. Arctic, Thermalright, Thermal Grizzly, and Gelid are the brands I recommend and should be found online. I understand Arctic doesn't offer anything thicker than 1.5mm, though they claim it can be stacked to cover the gap. Their pads are also very soft, making this option potentially ideal if they're in stock.
I’m not sure if I made a mistake. The temperatures look normal, with a high of 80 degrees. But once I open WoW, my game loads very slowly and sometimes closes before it even starts. In-game, my FPS drops to just 1, causing noticeable stuttering or lag.
I’ve attached the specifications below. I originally had 16 GB of RAM (4x4 GB), but discovered that one of the RAM sticks was faulty, so I removed two and am now using 8 GB (2x4 GB). Could this be the reason for the low FPS? The RAM sticks were different models.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4 GHz (Haswell) Socket 1150
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
RAM: Avexir Core Series blue LED, DDR3-1600, CL9 - 8 GB Kit
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 2.5-inch, SATA 6G, 120 GB
HDD: Western Digital Blue, SATA 6G, 3.5-inch - 1 TB
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition PRO Network Adapter - 550 Watts
Monitor: ASUS VS239HR, 58.4 cm (23 inches) - HDMI, DVI, VGA