Most PC enthusiasts know how important thermal paste is for their CPUs, but did you know that GPUs also need a good quality of thermal paste? This gray compound is vital to transfer heat from the GPU chip to the cooler that is designed to dissipate it. However, not everyone knows how to properly apply the paste to their GPUs. This article will show you how to do it correctly so that you can enjoy your games without worrying about overheating.

Before you begin, make sure that your card and heatsink are clean. This is best done with a lint-free cloth or paper towel dipped in isopropyl alcohol. If you do not do this, you will smear the paste and leave bits of it on the GPU die, which will cause overheating.

After cleaning, you should start by applying a small amount of the thermal paste to the center of the GPU die. This is the most important part of the process, so make sure to do it correctly. Then, let the paste dry for a few hours before you re-attach the backplate and coolant pump.

There are a lot of different ways to apply thermal paste, so it is important to find a method that works for you. For example, some people prefer to use a “dot” application, while others like to do a cross. Some even have different methods for each type of GPU. Usually, every paste tube contains enough paste to install a CPU, but it’s always a good idea to buy extra paste just in case you want to perform multiple installations.GPU thermal paste