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    Any way to lower the GPU temps on the MSI EVOC 16L-G-1080

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by XiCynx, Sep 23, 2018.

  1. XiCynx

    XiCynx Notebook Consultant

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    My GPU still gets a little warmer than I would like.
    The below is my current cooling setup and I was wondering what I can do to increase the GPU cooling. It gets up close to 90-95C and I would clearly like it below 85C if possible. Is there anything that can drop the temps more?

    Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra + IC Diamond for Delidded CPU
    Coollaboratory Liquid Ultra 100% Metal Thermal Interface + IC Diamond on CPU, IC Diamond on GPU
     
  2. yrekabakery

    yrekabakery Notebook Virtuoso

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    Have long have you had the system? The paste on the GPU could've dried out and needs reapplication.
     
  3. XiCynx

    XiCynx Notebook Consultant

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    I've had the system roughly 1 year now and do game on it pretty heavily (at least 3-4 hours a night). I have never applied or reapplied any thermal paste to this system. Is there a preferred thermal paste to use on the GPU of a laptop that is a 1080?
     
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    yrekabakery Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've heard good things about Cooler Master MasterGel Maker Nano.
     
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    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Check this site out in regards to W/mK rating.
    https://www.thetechlounge.com/best-thermal-paste/

    W/mK definition:
    Thermal conductivity W MK higher Better
    The R-value is a measure of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material. So the higher the R-value, the more thermal resistance the material has and therefore the better its insulating properties. λ is the thermal conductivity in W/ mK.

    Source: https://www.thegreenage.co.uk/article/thermal-conductivity-r-values-and-u-values-simplified/
     
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    Falkentyne Notebook Prophet

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    Seconded.
    Kryonaut is great on desktop heatsinks but Maker Nano I recommend for anemic pressure laptop heatsinks if you aren't using liquid metal.
     
  7. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Check paste, check fans for obstruction and whether they're coming on and spinning up to max speed when necessary. If your repaste is recent, check to make sure the heatsink is tightened evenly. ICD should fill most gaps but if the thickness isn't uniform it may not perform well.
     
  8. XiCynx

    XiCynx Notebook Consultant

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    I do see that this Coollaboratory Liquid Pro Thermal Compound Paste Grease on the review page listed above has some of the best thermal conductivity at 82W/mK.
    If I were to get this per say, and being a first time applier of this myself, does anyone have some "must knows" or "tricks of the trade" so I don't **** anything up?

    https://www.amazon.com/Coollaboratory-Liquid-Thermal-Compound-Syringe/dp/B001PE5XAC
     
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    yrekabakery Notebook Virtuoso

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    Read this if you plan to apply liquid metal to your GPU: http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...r-liquid-metal-safety-insurance-guide.817207/
     
  10. XiCynx

    XiCynx Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks! I actually stumbled across this thread you linked a couple days ago and have been asking a few questions already. I really feel like using LM on my GPU will help decrease the temps by at least 5C. I just need to weight the cost to benefit of it all and see if it is worth the risk!