With the Graphic Cards Geformce RTX 50, Emer Gel Thermal – Search Snipers

Now the thermal paste is causing trouble for new Nvidia graphics cards from Gigabyte. The manufacturer already confirmed a relevant problem with its RTX 50 models. In addition, there is a special condition.

Melting thermal paste on RTX 50 cards

With regard to the Geforce RTX 50 series of Nvidia, negative titles have increased again in the past days. After a fixed driver’s update recently caused problems with the recording of the Temarters GPU and a report had proven a critical thermal design error for all series 50 graphics cards, another problem occurs. Because with graphics cards from manufacturer Gigabyte, the thermal gel ends and goes down to the card.

The first case was in the Quasar area of ​​the Korean Hardware forum (via the Tom’s Hardware) documented where a user shared his photo Gigabyte Master Ice RTX 5080. In the pictures it can be clearly seen how a light gray substance is removed under the heat sink in two different places. The affected card was only one month old and, according to the owner, was used only for about two hours a day for the World of Warcraft.

Vertical mounting as a risk factor

After this other users who need to deal with the same difficulties. Accordingly, the problem not only occurs in the Aorus Master’s series, but also affects other models of the OC and Windforce game series by Gigabyte. According to those affected, the vertical assembly of graphics cards using a lifting bag seems to be an essential factor.

With this well -known method integrated for visually attractive PC housing, the graphics card does not insert horizontal into the PCIE slot, but stays straight in the shelter.

Gigabyte has now responded to reports and confirms the problem. The company explains that the thermal gel specially developed on its RTX 50 and Radon Rx 9000 graphics cards instead of the conventional thermal pillow. This material should provide better contact with uneven surfaces and the machine is applied.

Over —Application in the early hinges of output

As the cause of the expiration, Gigabyte mentions extremely generous use of thermal gel in early production hits. The company points out that it is a purely cosmetic problem that does not affect the performance or service life of graphics cards.

The gel is an insulating, deformable material that can resist temperatures up to 150 degrees Celsius without melting. For the latest production directions, the applied amount is already arranged to avoid similar problems. There is still not a program of withdrawal or exchange. Instead, affected users are required to contact Gigabyte’s regional service.

Recommendations for those affected

However, owners of Gigabyte RTX 50 graphics cards should regularly check your device to get rid of thermal gel, especially if you use vertical assembly. Excessive material can be carefully removed with a soft cloth or isopropyl alcohol. If you are not sure, contact an authorized service center.

Experts also advise you to do without vertical assemblies for Gigabyte RTX at the moment, even if they can be more visual. Horizontal installation of the graphics card significantly minimizes the risk of flowing thermal paste.