r/overclocking • u/No-Ice-4791 • 13h ago
Rtx 2070 Heatsink Not making contact with Die. Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super 3x
Hi Guys i hope i am posting in the right area but i am completely lost on this issue..
I purchased a second hand Gigabyte rtx 2070 Super 3x gpu, it was running a bit hot so i decided to Open her up and replace the thermal paste, Immediately shoots up to 100C and fans go airplane mode.. I verified the thermal pads where causing this because it was not making contact with the Die they where a little bit too thick, so i went ahead and replaced all the pads. I have followed all the guides ive seen online(multiple videos for this model) and used the exact recommended sizes...
VRAM .5mm
Chokes 1mm and 1.5mm
After using these sizes i noticed it still goes up to 85-100c almost instantly after launching a benchmark, i have been attempting to fix this for a couple days now, even removed the backplate and tightened without it and it still does not make full contact.. also removed the thermal pads to do a dry run and it still does not look like it makes full contact with the Die.. today im going to completely disassemble the fans and heatsink to see if something is happening in there, i also saw a guide on how to file down the mounting screw units so it makes better contact, that may be my last resort.. Any suggestions?
