Uses intense cooling but struggles with performance when trying to run games and stream videos together.
Uses intense cooling but struggles with performance when trying to run games and stream videos together.
Hey there, I'm facing an issue with my Asus ROG Strix 2080 Super. Recently, I've been struggling to play games like Destiny 2 or GTA 5 while streaming videos on YouTube simultaneously. The videos often load slowly, stutter, or stop completely. According to the HWInfo data, when I run these apps, the GPU temperature rises to about 65-70°C, but the hotspot stays around 105°C, causing throttling. Even when I open Chrome and HWInfo alone, the temperature gap is roughly 20°C. This is concerning because a typical difference of 20-40°C between average and hotspot isn't ideal.
I've tried cleaning the card thoroughly and adjusting the fan curves, but nothing worked. Then I took it to a local repair shop to replace the thermal pads and paste. They returned the card slightly cooler—only about 2°C lower in both average and hotspot readings. That makes me wonder: maybe the paste wasn't the issue, or perhaps I overspent on the service.
My main concerns are: I can't enjoy gaming and streaming together without performance drops, and the temperature discrepancy is too high for a card rated at that level. Could there be another problem I'm missing? Thanks for your help!
High hotspot temperatures often stem from an inadequate thermal connection. The cooler base might not be level, causing it to bond poorly with the GPU die. A search revealed that a PTM 7950 phase change pad typically resolves this issue for many users. Check out this Linus video for more details.
It sounds promising. The PTM7950 could be a viable option. How does it stack up against the Thermal Grizzlys KryoSheet? That product page provides more details. Also worth noting, the KryoSheet is designed to handle electrical conductivity.