Thermal Pads, what size?

I need to order some thermal pads for a GTX 280M, what size should I get? .5mm, 1.0mm, or 1.5mm? Thanks for the help guys!

Reply 1 : Thermal Pads, what size?

been using .5mm for all of my cards, should work for the 280 also.

Reply 2 : Thermal Pads, what size?

i think i bought the 1mm for my 5870 and it seems to work just fine..

Reply 3 : Thermal Pads, what size?

OK, lets be adults , is too thick a bad thing? Would it make the heat dispersion less efficient?

Reply 4 : Thermal Pads, what size?

i've used both 1mm and .5mm on my 5850 and 5870. i found the thinner one were more better. but depends on the heatsink gap.

Reply 5 : Thermal Pads, what size?

Kill, thanks again gents. The stuff isn’t too expensive, I'll purchase both. When the pad is applied how much compression of the pad is acceptable?

Reply 6 : Thermal Pads, what size?

thats a good question i just applied it and hoped for the best .. so far no problems i figured its under warranty so i was covered

Reply 7 : Thermal Pads, what size?

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Originally Posted by inap i've used both 1mm and .5mm on my 5850 and 5870. i found the thinner one were more better. but depends on the heatsink gap.

inap, thanks for the link for the thermal pads. I will be applying them as soon as everything gets here, monday.



One thing though, more better, is terrible use of the English language. Just better would be fine.

Reply 8 : Thermal Pads, what size?

hahah thanks, i'm taking ESL classes now, should be more better soon.



edit: oooops.

Reply 9 : Thermal Pads, what size?

For one GTX 280m in the m17x the thermal pad sizes are:



2x 50mm x 15mm (1mm thickness)

3x 15mm x 15mm (1mm thickness)

1x 30mm x 15mm (4mm thickness)



cheers