Question Thermal Pads Thickness for this GPU ?

[Gustavo_Ch]

Hey everyone,

I have a Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3050 Twin Edge OC 8GB. I’m not experiencing any temperature issues but since it’s been a little over two years, I’m considering replacing the thermal paste and pads.
Does anyone else have this exact GPU? I have no idea what thickness the thermal pads are, so I’d really appreciate any help!

Thanks in advance!

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I have no idea what thickness the thermal pads are, so I’d really appreciate any help!
I would advise on tearing down the GPU yourself, to get to the thermal pads and then measuring them with a ruler or sliding caliper. You can then source something higher in quality like Fujipoly thermal pads or Thermal Grizzly and replace them. This way you familiarize yourself with the GPU and how to tear it down the next time around.

With that being said, the old adage of if it ain't broke don't fix it comes to mind after reading this line from you;
I’m not experiencing any temperature issues, but since it’s been a little over two years, I’m considering replacing the thermal paste and pads.
^ that's because the RTX 3050 is an entry level RTX card from the 3000 series, you're better off allocating better quality thermal pads on higher end cards.

Moved thread from Cooling section to Graphics Cards section.

 

[Gustavo_Ch]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

I have no idea what thickness the thermal pads are, so I’d really appreciate any help!
I would advise on tearing down the GPU yourself, to get to the thermal pads and then measuring them with a ruler or sliding caliper. You can then source something higher in quality like Fujipoly thermal pads or Thermal Grizzly and replace them. This way you familiarize yourself with the GPU and how to tear it down the next time around.

With that being said, the old adage of if it ain't broke don't fix it comes to mind after reading this line from you;
I’m not experiencing any temperature issues, but since it’s been a little over two years, I’m considering replacing the thermal paste and pads.
^ that's because the RTX 3050 is an entry level RTX card from the 3000 series, you're better off allocating better quality thermal pads on higher end cards.

Moved thread from Cooling section to Graphics Cards section.

Thanks a lot for your response! You’re absolutely right—I totally agree with the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don’t fix it." That’s exactly why I wanted to ask before tearing down my GPU. Why replace the thermal pads if I’m not having any issues?

The thing is, some technicians and YouTube tutorials recommend changing the thermal paste and thermal pads every year, which made me question whether it was really necessary. But since my temps are fine, I’ll hold off on taking it apart for now.

Again, I really appreciate your comment—it was super helpful!

 

[Zerk2012]

Thanks a lot for your response! You’re absolutely right—I totally agree with the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don’t fix it." That’s exactly why I wanted to ask before tearing down my GPU. Why replace the thermal pads if I’m not having any issues?

The thing is, some technicians and YouTube tutorials recommend changing the thermal paste and thermal pads every year, which made me question whether it was really necessary. But since my temps are fine, I’ll hold off on taking it apart for now.

Again, I really appreciate your comment—it was super helpful!

They are full of crap, I've never had to replace pads or paste on my video cards.

 

[LuKaWin10]

They are full of crap, I've never had to replace pads or paste on my video cards.

Meh they just say that to promote the product for example only repaste it if it has been dusty or it's been in an enclosed area for a longer period of time. But normally just repaste cards that are hotter for temps

 

[John Chesterfield]

The thing is, some technicians and YouTube tutorials recommend changing the thermal paste and thermal pads every year

Some technicians and YouTube tutorials know nothing, absolutely no need to do that.