F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The plastic component attached to the VRM heatsink has detached.

The plastic component attached to the VRM heatsink has detached.

The plastic component attached to the VRM heatsink has detached.

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DengeliOda
Member
228
09-08-2021, 02:31 PM
#1
The edges of the RGB screen were open and the center area looked swollen. After using a pencil eraser (wrapped in cloth), the gaps returned to what seems like adhesive, but the middle remains puffy. Should I be concerned or should I return for replacement? Or is this just a cosmetic issue? The files provided show no original damage, and I've already adjusted settings like undervolting and power limiting. However, I ran a short stress test in XTU before. That could be the cause.
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DengeliOda
09-08-2021, 02:31 PM #1

The edges of the RGB screen were open and the center area looked swollen. After using a pencil eraser (wrapped in cloth), the gaps returned to what seems like adhesive, but the middle remains puffy. Should I be concerned or should I return for replacement? Or is this just a cosmetic issue? The files provided show no original damage, and I've already adjusted settings like undervolting and power limiting. However, I ran a short stress test in XTU before. That could be the cause.

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patchsidpigs
Junior Member
11
09-08-2021, 07:20 PM
#2
If it doesn't meet the expected standards, return it, even if it's just a minor cosmetic issue—it's still not acceptable.
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patchsidpigs
09-08-2021, 07:20 PM #2

If it doesn't meet the expected standards, return it, even if it's just a minor cosmetic issue—it's still not acceptable.

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PimQ1
Member
163
09-08-2021, 07:57 PM
#3
The VRMs on Gigabyte boards perform exceptionally well, which makes the issue seem minor based on testing. It could also be related to a thicker thermal pad. This is just speculation since I don’t own the board. I’m using an Aourus X570 master.
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PimQ1
09-08-2021, 07:57 PM #3

The VRMs on Gigabyte boards perform exceptionally well, which makes the issue seem minor based on testing. It could also be related to a thicker thermal pad. This is just speculation since I don’t own the board. I’m using an Aourus X570 master.

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LastLemon
Member
67
09-08-2021, 09:30 PM
#4
Excessive overclocking shouldn’t necessarily cause the VRM plastic or sticker to peel off. It might just be a minor cosmetic issue, though it’s hard to say for sure if it’s due to manufacturing defects leading to overheating. You could conduct additional tests to monitor the VRM temperature and decide whether to proceed with an RMA. Personally, if temperatures were within range, I’d likely avoid filing a return even if it’s not ideal, since I wouldn’t be able to keep the system running long-term. As mentioned before, it seems like this is mostly cosmetic.
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LastLemon
09-08-2021, 09:30 PM #4

Excessive overclocking shouldn’t necessarily cause the VRM plastic or sticker to peel off. It might just be a minor cosmetic issue, though it’s hard to say for sure if it’s due to manufacturing defects leading to overheating. You could conduct additional tests to monitor the VRM temperature and decide whether to proceed with an RMA. Personally, if temperatures were within range, I’d likely avoid filing a return even if it’s not ideal, since I wouldn’t be able to keep the system running long-term. As mentioned before, it seems like this is mostly cosmetic.

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AFKCosmos
Member
183
09-09-2021, 02:36 AM
#5
I’m going to try this. If it helps, I’d prefer not to send it back for the same reason—there’s a good chance I’ll make mistakes while putting it together or taking it apart again. (But if there’s any risk of damaging it or overheating, I’d have no other option)
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AFKCosmos
09-09-2021, 02:36 AM #5

I’m going to try this. If it helps, I’d prefer not to send it back for the same reason—there’s a good chance I’ll make mistakes while putting it together or taking it apart again. (But if there’s any risk of damaging it or overheating, I’d have no other option)

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Fluffycakes123
Senior Member
696
09-29-2021, 12:41 AM
#6
Based on my experience as a PC builder for more than 20 years, I’m almost sure this is just a cosmetic issue with the VRM. It might be a production mistake, but the likelihood of it occurring on a VRM heatsink is very low—it simply appears there. Don’t stress if you’re concerned; just enjoy playing games.
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Fluffycakes123
09-29-2021, 12:41 AM #6

Based on my experience as a PC builder for more than 20 years, I’m almost sure this is just a cosmetic issue with the VRM. It might be a production mistake, but the likelihood of it occurring on a VRM heatsink is very low—it simply appears there. Don’t stress if you’re concerned; just enjoy playing games.

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kcristan
Senior Member
514
10-04-2021, 06:15 PM
#7
Over the past week I've tried different settings. The glue appears stable under normal use. I monitor VRMMos with HWinfo and find 40-45°C is within the safe range. But when I tweak BIOS and games using NVIDIA DSR (boosting resolution to 5k and 5760x3284), the VRM MOS temperature rises to 47-48°C, which triggers peeling again. My thought is either heat from the GPU die being drawn into the fans or increased workload during BIOS changes. In short, temperatures stay within normal limits, though it feels like a poor fit for a high-end board. Overall, the glue seems inadequate despite the price. Thanks for your help so far—have a great day!
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kcristan
10-04-2021, 06:15 PM #7

Over the past week I've tried different settings. The glue appears stable under normal use. I monitor VRMMos with HWinfo and find 40-45°C is within the safe range. But when I tweak BIOS and games using NVIDIA DSR (boosting resolution to 5k and 5760x3284), the VRM MOS temperature rises to 47-48°C, which triggers peeling again. My thought is either heat from the GPU die being drawn into the fans or increased workload during BIOS changes. In short, temperatures stay within normal limits, though it feels like a poor fit for a high-end board. Overall, the glue seems inadequate despite the price. Thanks for your help so far—have a great day!