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Re: Learning IT
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2025 9:48 am
by froggyboy604
I think some RAM cooler heatsinks, and some smaller CPUs use thermal tape to stick a heatsink to a chip.
Re: Learning IT
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 8:31 am
by Skeithex
I would hate to tape everything up as removing it be a pain.
Re: Learning IT
Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 11:47 am
by froggyboy604
I think the tape drying out over time, and not sticking can cause problems.
Re: Learning IT
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2025 9:50 am
by Skeithex
It usually holds, thanks to the constant heat from the machine parts.
Re: Learning IT
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2025 11:07 am
by froggyboy604
I feel thermal tape can be better than some thermal paste which is not as thick, and may leak out because of vibrations from accidents.
Re: Learning IT
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2025 8:14 am
by Skeithex
Yeah, but I've learned that tape doesn't do as well as it should.
Re: Learning IT
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2025 9:34 am
by froggyboy604
I wonder if thermal glue would do better at lowering a CPU's temperature.