AS3 and ATI card

[comphollic]

Is it safe to replace the grease on the 9800np core with AS3...or is it too risky since it's conductive?

 

[MDE]

If you don't slather the whole chip with it you should be fine. I don't know if the shim will screw things up though...

 

[Pete]

I think the shim is taller than the core, thus no HSF will be flush with the core if you don't remove the shim first. Adding an extra thick layer of AS3 to compensate for the height difference will probably end in a fried VPU.

 

[clicknext]

It's probably not the best thing to use because you need a relatively thick layer unless you're not using the shim.

 

[JBT]

taking the shim off is pretty easy with a razor blade just start from one corner and yank it off. Put a CC or something under it once u get it to lift up and then slide it undernieth to get it to come off. Becareful though it could be hazordous. GL

 

[comphollic]

I still going to use the stock HSF that came with the card...so do i still have to take out the shim in order to use AS3?

 

[Pete]

Why would you want to void your warranty to use the stock cooler? I'd wait until the cards goes out of warranty, then try some AS3 (or, preferably, one of those Shin-whatever TIMs) with an Arctic Cooling VGA Silencer. 🙂