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System Name | Computer of Theseus |
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Processor | Intel i9-12900KS: 50x Pcore multi @ 1.18Vcore (target 1.275V -100mv offset) |
Motherboard | EVGA Z690 Classified |
Cooling | Noctua NH-D15S, 2xSF MegaCool SF-PF14, 4xNoctua NF-A12x25, 3xNF-A12x15, AquaComputer Splitty9Active |
Memory | G-Skill Trident Z5 (32GB) DDR5-6000 C36 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-TZ5RK |
Video Card(s) | ASUS PROART RTX 4070 Ti-Super OC 16GB, 2670MHz, 0.93V |
Storage | 1x Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVMe (OS), 2x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB (data), ASUS BW-16D1HT (BluRay) |
Display(s) | Dell S3220DGF 32" 2560x1440 165Hz Primary, Dell P2017H 19.5" 1600x900 Secondary, Ergotron LX arms. |
Case | Lian Li O11 Air Mini |
Audio Device(s) | Audiotechnica ATR2100X-USB, El Gato Wave XLR Mic Preamp, ATH M50X Headphones, Behringer 302USB Mixer |
Power Supply | Super Flower Leadex Platinum SE 1000W 80+ Platinum White, MODDIY 12VHPWR Cable |
Mouse | Zowie EC3-C |
Keyboard | Vortex Multix 87 Winter TKL (Gateron G Pro Yellow) |
Software | Win 10 LTSC 21H2 |
If its really that big a deal, just run regular paste and not stress about it. Is the stress worth the extra couple degrees? Liquid electrical tape is a paint on stuff, it may be possible to peel it up. Normal electrical insulating tape will probably lift from the temperatures possibly allowing the liquid metal to get underneath.I always hear people saying "use liquid electrical tape".
Can I just use normal electrical insulating tape? Like this: (the stuff I've got is 2cm wide & even listed as flame retardant)
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Because... I know it will peel off easily (without leaving residue) in case I ever need to make a warranty claim....?
Don't have any experience with liquid electrical tape.. is it easy to get all of it off?
After all these reports of some batches of EVGA cards blowing up (3-5% I think it was) I always worry my card could be one of them.
And because I run with a water chiller and only use the card very "lightly"; it could take a lot longer for something to go wrong. I'm probably fine; but I don't want to risk not being able to make that warranty claim in case something did happen.