All articles tagged with #thermal paste
A PBKreviews teardown reveals the Galaxy S26 Ultra uses a four-layer cooling stack (vapor chamber, graphite pad, thermal pads, and thermal paste)—an upgrade over the S25 Ultra’s first three components. The added thermal paste improves heat transfer, and despite a thinner chassis, the phone maintains a 9/10 repairability score; pre-order perks are also highlighted as the window closes soon.
ASUS reportedly updated the liquid metal and thermal paste application on the ROG Matrix RTX 5090 Limited Edition to address a cooling-related issue, with overclocker Der8auer observing a new, more controlled layout that keeps liquid metal on the IHS while using thermal paste barriers. Early testing indicates the revised card runs cooler under heavy load (roughly 70–72°C) at higher power draw, suggesting a modest thermal improvement over earlier samples.
The article outlines 10 common mistakes to avoid when setting up a new computer, including incorrect hardware installation, improper fan orientation, not connecting the Wi-Fi antenna, and neglecting to optimize BIOS settings, emphasizing careful component compatibility, proper configuration, and thorough setup to ensure optimal performance.
Japanese thermal paste maker Clock Work Tea Party has released limited-edition scented thermal pastes, including apple- and strawberry-scented ones, with a new Osmanthus plant scent set for release on April 12th. While scents are not a practical feature for thermal paste, the allure of experiencing a pleasant aroma during PC building is undeniable. The company's scented pastes are currently sold out, but the unique concept has garnered attention and interest within the PC building community.
Fire Ants have invaded a PC, causing the system temperatures to rise by eating the graphics card's thermal pads and paste. The owner used a hairdryer to blast the ants out and spread remaining paste across the GPU, but the temperatures are now up by 20 degrees, with a new army of ants appearing inside the graphics card. This isn't the first instance of bugs destroying PCs, as a previous case of Crazy Ants causing havoc inside a rig was shared on Reddit in 2021.
Ants infesting gaming PCs, including graphics cards, have become a recurring issue, with reports of ants causing damage to thermal paste and thermal pads, leading to increased temperatures. The phenomenon is attributed to the warmth of PC components and may be linked to the spread of certain ant species. Meanwhile, Samsung is set to unveil faster GDDR7 VRAM, potentially benefiting next-gen top graphics cards, and the RTX 4070 Ti Super and RX 7900 XT are positioned as rivals in the 4K gaming market.
Building a PC can be tricky, but with the right tools, precautions, and attention to detail, it can be a rewarding experience. Some important tips to keep in mind include using the right tools, avoiding static, not overusing thermal paste, reading the manual, being gentle when installing components, and keeping cables tidy. With patience and care, anyone can successfully build their own PC.