11/05/2023
For now, though, it’s time to perform some open-heart surgery on my beloved 1080 ti. During my time with it I haven’t replaced the thermal paste once, and the temperatures have been slowly creeping up. It’s a good opportunity to issue a PSA, however: if you’ve been running your card for a few years, consider cracking it open and replacing the paste and perhaps even the thermal pads. Obviously, make sure no warranties will be voided in the process. Don’t worry, it’s usually quite easy and there are plenty of helpful tutorials on the Internet covering a variety of specific cards.
