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How to take apart BeQuiet! cooler and Nvidia GTX 1060 with 3GB RAM

How to take apart BeQuiet! cooler and Nvidia GTX 1060 with 3GB RAM

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iYoshii_
Junior Member
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10-07-2022, 02:37 AM
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I've been attempting to tidy up my PC for a while now since it arrived about four years ago. Last night I cleared away dust and considered replacing the thermal paste on both the GPU and CPU because they seemed a bit warm. At the moment, the GPU reads 34°C and the CPU 40°C, which is above my preferred range. I took out the GPU from its case, turned it upside down, and tried to loosen the screws, but they were stuck—like they were on the opposite side where the fans are. I suspect the issue might be with a different type of screwdriver or a tight fit. The CPU is simpler; its cooler is easier to remove, though some metal clips remain stubbornly in place due to the tight space and tangled wires. I managed to take off one but the other stuck against the top of the case. I flipped the case upside down, hoping the cooler would be more accessible, but it didn’t help. Then I tried unscrewing a few surrounding screws, thinking they might be holding the cooler or heatsink together. I hesitated, worried I could damage something, so I stopped. I've attached a photo of my cooler I found online; its model isn't specified, but it looks similar. I really need assistance—this machine is clearly in need of attention.
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iYoshii_
10-07-2022, 02:37 AM #1

I've been attempting to tidy up my PC for a while now since it arrived about four years ago. Last night I cleared away dust and considered replacing the thermal paste on both the GPU and CPU because they seemed a bit warm. At the moment, the GPU reads 34°C and the CPU 40°C, which is above my preferred range. I took out the GPU from its case, turned it upside down, and tried to loosen the screws, but they were stuck—like they were on the opposite side where the fans are. I suspect the issue might be with a different type of screwdriver or a tight fit. The CPU is simpler; its cooler is easier to remove, though some metal clips remain stubbornly in place due to the tight space and tangled wires. I managed to take off one but the other stuck against the top of the case. I flipped the case upside down, hoping the cooler would be more accessible, but it didn’t help. Then I tried unscrewing a few surrounding screws, thinking they might be holding the cooler or heatsink together. I hesitated, worried I could damage something, so I stopped. I've attached a photo of my cooler I found online; its model isn't specified, but it looks similar. I really need assistance—this machine is clearly in need of attention.

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Kosmik_Duck
Member
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10-07-2022, 02:37 AM
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Review the mounting guidelines for your cooler and essentially reverse the steps. The diagram should clearly list the screws to remove, confirming which ones are present. Regarding the GPU, once all visible screws on the back are taken off, it should detach. Remaining old thermal paste might give the impression of tightness. Gently twist it sideways with some pressure—you don’t need maximum force, but you may require more than usual. Even though current idle temperatures seem acceptable for both CPU and GPU, this is still a good check.
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Kosmik_Duck
10-07-2022, 02:37 AM #2

Review the mounting guidelines for your cooler and essentially reverse the steps. The diagram should clearly list the screws to remove, confirming which ones are present. Regarding the GPU, once all visible screws on the back are taken off, it should detach. Remaining old thermal paste might give the impression of tightness. Gently twist it sideways with some pressure—you don’t need maximum force, but you may require more than usual. Even though current idle temperatures seem acceptable for both CPU and GPU, this is still a good check.

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kriissy
Member
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10-07-2022, 02:37 AM
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Your PC case is quite compact, so it’s simpler to take out the whole motherboard and remove the CPU cooler. We’d like more specifics—such as the CPU type, GPU brand and model—but we need clearer information too. For example, a teardown article with images or a video featuring your graphics card’s details would help. As mentioned earlier, the temperatures seem normal.
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kriissy
10-07-2022, 02:37 AM #3

Your PC case is quite compact, so it’s simpler to take out the whole motherboard and remove the CPU cooler. We’d like more specifics—such as the CPU type, GPU brand and model—but we need clearer information too. For example, a teardown article with images or a video featuring your graphics card’s details would help. As mentioned earlier, the temperatures seem normal.