Yes, you can use a thinner layer instead of 1mm thermal pads.
Yes, you can use a thinner layer instead of 1mm thermal pads.
Essentially the ASUS handled the first G14 by using metal contact already, so a non-liquid thermal paste worked fine. But if someone does this, a more solid paste is necessary. Anything that spreads easily is a big no. I wouldn’t even consider adding random metal shims in the GPU—it’s a bad idea.
They definitely do, but the duration varies from months to years based on the material and temperature exposure. GPUs usually use components that resemble oily rags; as heat cycles progress, this substance can be expelled, leading to poor thermal conductivity over time. There are many discussions on forums and online about this phenomenon, including reports of oil buildup on PCBs and personal experiences with affected GPUs.
I can adjust the core clock speed from 1340 to 1140 and the VRAM from 1750 to 1550. However, I can't modify the voltage using the MSI afterburner, and I won't choose the AMD model because it clears all my settings when restarted.
The power cap seems to have the biggest impact on temperatures, even if voltage remains unchanged. You might attempt to run the GPU in stock mode and reduce power usage. The timing will slow down as you decrease the power limit.
After executing this test, the FPS fell to 110, and the PC operated for approximately six minutes before crashing, reaching a peak temperature of 56°C on the core.
I lowered the power cap by 20%, which brought the max temps down to 51°C and achieved 105 FPS, but the PC still crashed after about six minutes.