Problematic VRM pads? Need assistance.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Problematic VRM pads? Need assistance.

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dani2401
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226

03-24-2016, 05:47 PM

#11

I checked my sources, but nothing appears related. It seems this topic hasn't been widely discussed yet. I hope someone here has faced a similar situation or knows more about it. Your perspective matters, even if it seems minor to others. Appreciate your input.

dani2401

03-24-2016, 05:47 PM #11

Sono_46
Junior Member

03-26-2016, 10:30 AM

#12

Sono_46

03-26-2016, 10:30 AM #12

taconiebre
Senior Member

506

03-26-2016, 11:16 AM

#13

If it's typical then I'm fine with it. I've never seen this before and assumed it was related to 'MSI'. Just like how EVGA's thermal pads can leak. I wasn't sure about VRMs causing this either. Overall, no worries and appreciation for the explanation.

taconiebre

03-26-2016, 11:16 AM #13

AdamH3X
Junior Member

03-26-2016, 04:41 PM

#14

It's just thermal paste from the pads, not necessarily cheap—it's common on most boards. Since it isn't conductive, it won't damage anything.

AdamH3X

03-26-2016, 04:41 PM #14

It's just thermal paste from the pads, not necessarily cheap—it's common on most boards. Since it isn't conductive, it won't damage anything.

SimplyyRaz
Member

202

04-11-2016, 11:38 AM

#15

It seems cleaning with isopropyl alcohol isn't very helpful. If any of it seeps past the thermal pads, it shouldn't matter. The alcohol dries so fast, right?

SimplyyRaz

04-11-2016, 11:38 AM #15

It seems cleaning with isopropyl alcohol isn't very helpful. If any of it seeps past the thermal pads, it shouldn't matter. The alcohol dries so fast, right?

HdoubleO
Member

186

04-11-2016, 12:07 PM

#16

You're likely right, you can verify the VRM readings later to confirm the result.

HdoubleO

04-11-2016, 12:07 PM #16

You're likely right, you can verify the VRM readings later to confirm the result.

BQQSAUCEMAN
Junior Member

04-12-2016, 04:15 AM

#17

The pads remain intact despite minor alcohol spills.

BQQSAUCEMAN

04-12-2016, 04:15 AM #17

The pads remain intact despite minor alcohol spills.

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