Placement of thermal pad on motherboard to aluminum case

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Fordtuff18
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07-27-2019, 01:30 PM

I own an aluminium ITX build with the B450I board and a Ryzen 5 3600 CPU (not overclocked). When playing Cyberpunk 2077, which is demanding for both CPU and GPU, the temperature climbs to around 93°C and the room gets quite hot. Adding a fan near the case would lower the temperature by 3-4°C. Seeing someone install a thermal pad inside a MacBook to boost cooling gave me a thought—placing a pad behind the motherboard where the CPU sits could turn the whole case into a heatsink. Anyone tried this before?

Fordtuff18

07-27-2019, 01:30 PM #1

eduardo33
Junior Member

07-27-2019, 05:17 PM

Picture the pad's thickness as primarily serving to block conductivity rather than conduct it.

eduardo33

07-27-2019, 05:17 PM #2

Picture the pad's thickness as primarily serving to block conductivity rather than conduct it.

LorenGames
Junior Member

07-27-2019, 07:17 PM

Typically, it's wiser to purchase a higher-quality cooler for your CPU. Options from Noctua, including their compact models, can effectively lower the temperature to a more comfortable level.

LorenGames

07-27-2019, 07:17 PM #3

Typically, it's wiser to purchase a higher-quality cooler for your CPU. Options from Noctua, including their compact models, can effectively lower the temperature to a more comfortable level.

Gustavgurra03
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07-28-2019, 05:45 PM

I've already set up the new Noctua NH-L9I Chromax Black. That's why I'm hesitant about purchasing an AIO and exploring alternative solutions.

Gustavgurra03

07-28-2019, 05:45 PM #4

I've already set up the new Noctua NH-L9I Chromax Black. That's why I'm hesitant about purchasing an AIO and exploring alternative solutions.

spammkys
Junior Member

07-29-2019, 12:53 PM

The CPU isn't extremely demanding and should operate comfortably at lower temperatures. I'd check if your case provides better airflow. A thermal pad on the case likely won't significantly help lower those temps.

spammkys

07-29-2019, 12:53 PM #5

_RiuZ_
Junior Member

07-29-2019, 05:56 PM

I have a Noctua 120mm valve pushing in, another two pulling air out, and there are also ventilation openings.

_RiuZ_

07-29-2019, 05:56 PM #6

I have a Noctua 120mm valve pushing in, another two pulling air out, and there are also ventilation openings.