Have a look at the installation photos on the Thermalright site for the HR-03 GTX. I just did, the kit should include an hsi sink that fits the 285. I think
To clarify the thermal tape/thermal adhesive situation:
My original intention was to just use thermal tape where needed. Thermal adhesive, being permanent, voids your warranty on the card. I have read that it can be diluted a bit with thermal compound to make the sink removable, but I haven't tried that yet.
So, I used the included thermal tape on all my ram sinks, it works well, especially Enzotech's, they use a good grade of 3M tape. I really clean the ram chips well though, including a light buffing with 2000 grit sandpaper.
As for the vrm's, they are very tiny, too small for thermal tape to stick to, not enough contact area. So I have to use thermal adhesive for them. I ordered some Arctic Silver Alumina Thermal Adhesive. It is safer to use then the silver based version on this area of the card as it's less conductive.
Edit: Didn't have to use Thermal Adhesive. The included tape on the sinks bonded well after some heating![]()





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