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On Aug 4, 2013, at 10:58 PM, Charliefrown <[email protected]> wrote: > > ...noticed that its GPU temp is over 80 degreees Celsius (=176 F !) when > handling ordinary tasks like web browsing. > > Do you think it's worth to put some silver thermal paste between GPU and > heatsink? I am asking because according to my research these iMacs used to > suffer from GPU problem that would require reballing. Fiddling with GPU > heatsink might cause a loss of pressure and start those issues. Overheating is likely what causes the stress that causes the pins to separate. In any event overheating is something you need to deal with. I'd say do it. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
