X570 Chipset Thermal Management
X570 Chipset Thermal Management
Not familiar with any revision 1 models that used passive cooling techniques.
I finally made the decision to purchase the restricted gum. It isn’t available nearby, so I’ll have to wait a while before it arrives. I’m determined not to let this board fail prematurely.
A superior fan will do more than just swap out the thermal pad. The temperatures you’re observing are typical, so your main concern is likely the fan’s noise level.
I'll consider it, though I'm not sure what a bigger full-size fan inside the case would appear like.
The main problem is your motherboard isn't enclosed in a case. This should boost airflow as long as your cables are neat and hidden. Putting the fan straight onto the heat spreader won't make much difference; heat rises and your memory or GPU will block the air from moving freely. Position the fan to blow sideways, directing it beneath the chipset's heat spreader and out from behind. Even if it isn't reaching high temperatures yet, I suggest checking typical chipset temperature ranges and exploring some resources.