Need help re-assembling/testing a RMA'd Gigabyte 890XA-UD3 v.1

[Dark Mantis]

Hi Soar
In theory the Arctic Silver should be fine because it is the heat that cures it not just being open to the air, however for the price of a liitle bit of TIM I would say clean it off and re-apply some fresh. In my eyes AS5 is still one of the top thermal compounds.

[soarwitheagles]

Hi Soar
In theory the Arctic Silver should be fine because it is the heat that cures it not just being open to the air, however for the price of a liitle bit of TIM I would say clean it off and re-apply some fresh. In my eyes AS5 is still one of the top thermal compounds.

Thanks DM.  Will do!