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    Quote Originally Posted by wendigo4700 View Post
    Is it possible, that you can use the included HSI heatsink that comes along the HR-03 GTX, on the GTX285?

    Retro: So you removed the thermal tape from the enzotech mosfet, and then bought some thermal adhesive? In that case, which kind of thermal adhesive did you buy?
    And why won't the thermal tape on the enzotech mosfet not work? I thought they used the same good thermal tape as on the enzotech ram heatsink?
    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
    Last edited by Retro; 03-22-2009 at 11:52 AM.
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