thermal tape

[Greenback]

I have an Asus 6870 with these on the ram Koolance Self Adhesive Graphics Card RAM Heatsinks http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop...tsinks-8-Pack--HTS-GP001P-pid-12818.html#tabs

I have just got new 7870 Tahiti and wondering is it possible to get the tape that sticks these on, as I'm assuming it will not be reusable after I take them off the 6870?

 

[alpenwasser]

You mean something like this?

 

[Greenback]

yeah something like that, but if I remember correctly the tape on the bottom of those ram sinks was clear, so didn't know if you could get a roll of it or not

 

[alpenwasser]

Possibly, there are OEM packages that come on rolls, but I've never seen them on a roll for sale anywhere, only pre-cut.

 

[Greenback]

Yeah I figured it would be something like that. I know it had 3M on it so was hoping to get a roll save having to keep buying it
wondering if this is the stuff
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Adhesives/Tapes/Products/~/3M-High-Performance-Double-Coated-Tape-9087-1-in-x-55-yd-18-rolls-per-case?N=4294650082+5000130&Nr=AND%28hrcy_id%3AZWL6TKNRRLgs_29N6D3QK3D_N2RL3FHWVK_GPD0K8BC31gv%29&rt=d

 

[alpenwasser]

Well if it really is that stuff I think going with thermal tape would be an improvement since I can't find any thermal properties on the 3M page so presumably it is not specifically designed as a thermal solution.
But to be honest I think it's a different tape. Only way to be sure would be to ask Koolance which tape they're using and then trying to get that.

 

[NickOmega]

Yeah I figured it would be something like that. I know it had 3M on it so was hoping to get a roll save having to keep buying it
wondering if this is the stuff
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Adhesives/Tapes/Products/~/3M-High-Performance-Double-Coated-Tape-9087-1-in-x-55-yd-18-rolls-per-case?N=4294650082+5000130&Nr=AND%28hrcy_id%3AZWL6TKNRRLgs_29N6D3QK3D_N2RL3FHWVK_GPD0K8BC31gv%29&rt=d

Isn't that just double-sided PVC? Wouldn't have thought it transferred heat very well.

 

[Greenback]

I don't suppose its the thermal conduction rather it could stand the heat with out melting and cheaper for koolance

 

[NickOmega]

I don't suppose its the thermal conduction rather it could stand the heat with out melting and cheaper for koolance

Claimed upper temp resistance for that tape is about 85°C, so can't see it melting on your VRAM, only real issue is if it acts as an insulator.

 

[Greenback]

true, OH well I got to do some ordering from specialtech so may go with the alphacool pads and get a new res as this xspc dual bay is a pain to bleed

thanks for the help