I need some new memory heatsinks for my 8800GT

andy_mk3 · 14 May 2011 at 00:28

Where can I buy them from? Or even the double sided sticky stuff? One of mine has fallen off and it's no longer sticky!

C64 · 14 May 2011 at 00:34

clean them up and use tiny bit of thermal paste (arctic silver or whatever) in the center and a tiny microdot of superglue in 2 corners of each ram chip works wonders better than akasa thermal pads.

If you don't wish to do that then just get akasa thermal pads http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-001-AK&groupid=701&catid=1428&subcat=But I can assure you the superglue method is best I ran an accelero s1 for 2 years, it stands to reason that thermal adhesive will dry out in warm circulating air.

Don't worry tiny microdot of superglue in 2 corners of each chip doesn't do damage (no damage or issues to my 8800gt or 4850 total 3 years ish usage) and if you ever want them off slide a razorblade underneath.

andy_mk3 · 14 May 2011 at 00:35

Ok I'll do that

Shall have to get some superglue tomorrow then!

paradigm · 14 May 2011 at 09:35

Or just buy some Arctic Silver Epoxy, and do the job properly?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=OA-001-AC

andy_mk3 · 18 May 2011 at 00:41

Too late, I ordered some akasa thermal sticky stuff

I'm not spending £10 on something for a card I paid £30 for

C64 · 18 May 2011 at 17:08

why didn't you just use glue like i said ah well you will when they fall off again

andy_mk3 · 21 May 2011 at 00:15

I did superglue them on