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Liquid-looking substance on my GPU?

Liquid-looking substance on my GPU?

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davecarlo2000
Member
186
05-31-2023, 07:35 PM
#1
Over the last few months I've been fixing my PC because it keeps crashing when launching a game. Recently it crashed again and I ran FurMark, which showed that the GPU hit around 67°C before the crash occurred. I thought about replacing the GPU, but found something unusual on the board. Someone can help clarify what this means. (Attached photos – sorry about the blurry view)
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davecarlo2000
05-31-2023, 07:35 PM #1

Over the last few months I've been fixing my PC because it keeps crashing when launching a game. Recently it crashed again and I ran FurMark, which showed that the GPU hit around 67°C before the crash occurred. I thought about replacing the GPU, but found something unusual on the board. Someone can help clarify what this means. (Attached photos – sorry about the blurry view)

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1Duduzim
Member
164
05-31-2023, 09:22 PM
#2
Thermal pad grease is fully acceptable.
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1Duduzim
05-31-2023, 09:22 PM #2

Thermal pad grease is fully acceptable.

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PinkBerries
Junior Member
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06-04-2023, 12:02 AM
#3
The VRM area above the boards likely contains oil from the thermal pads, matching their placement. This is safe. A GPU reaching 67°C is normal and shouldn’t lead to issues.
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PinkBerries
06-04-2023, 12:02 AM #3

The VRM area above the boards likely contains oil from the thermal pads, matching their placement. This is safe. A GPU reaching 67°C is normal and shouldn’t lead to issues.