English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on July 22, 2024, 15:42:12
Title: Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series cards reach over 212°F: Cheap thermal paste degrades performance
Post by: Redaktion on July 22, 2024, 15:42:12
Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series cards are facing performance issues months after purchase. An investigation by Igor's Lab reveals the culprit: subpar thermal paste that deteriorates rapidly, suggesting a potentially widespread cost-cutting measure in the GPU industry that could be impacting long-term performance.
Title: Re: Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series cards reach over 212°F: Cheap thermal paste degrades performance
Post by: RobertJasiek on July 22, 2024, 18:57:20
"212°F (100°F)"
The most obviously contains a typo!
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He also said that good thermal paste nevertheless requires replacement after 9 or 10 months... Better than half a year, for sure, but not the enduser's delight, either.
Title: Re: Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series cards reach over 212°F: Cheap thermal paste degrades performance
Post by: Sergey on July 23, 2024, 11:59:39