RTX 3060 Ti FE Thermal Pad Replacement (2022)

In this video I demonstrate how to replace the thermal pads on a Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti FE. The pads on the memory both sides of the PCB are 2.0 mm. Size of pads: https://ibb.co/4Z42cKY Thermal Pads: https://amzn.to/3fzk5KB (Gelid Solutions Ultimate) Thermal Pads: https://amzn.to/34ksNu2 (Gelid Solutions Extreme) Thermal Pads: https://amzn.to/3I38EHo (Nab Cooling) Thermal Pads: https://amzn.to/3tAROf7 (Thermalright) Thermal Paste: https://amzn.to/3I7SegX (Noctua NT-H2) Hive OS Signup: https://hiveos.farm?ref=687983 (use code Sethtrosity) Free $10 NVMe to USB 3.2 Adapter: https://amzn.to/33mOOs1 Sata to USB 3.0 Adapter: https://amzn.to/3rHLwrF 0:00 Intro 1:00 Removing Backplate 2:18 Disconnecting cables 5:10 Removing Bracket and IO Shield 7:05 Separating PCB from Heatsink 8:22 Removing Pads and Cleaning 11:32 Adding new Pads and Paste 13:01 Adding PCB back on Heatsink 14:23 Adding Bracket and IO Shield 16:30 Reconnecting cables 19:15 Adding new Pads to Backplate 20:24 Connecting Backplate 20:34 Outro Song 1: Endless Motion by Benjamin Tissot (https://www.bensound.com) Song 2: Bliss by Luke Bergs (  / bergscloud  ) Song 3: Dreams by Benjamin Tissot (https://www.bensound.com) Song 4: Creative Minds by Benjamin Tissot (https://www.bensound.com) Song 5: Take It Easy by Luke Bergs (  / bergscloud  ) Song 6: Happy by Luke Bergs (  / bergscloud  ) ---------------------------------------- There is always a risk of damage when working on your graphics card. Please take all the precautions necessary to minimize that risk. I am not responsible for any damage that might occur while attempting to follow along with this video.