BEGINNERS GUIDE: How To Apply CPU Thermal Paste

[@TechIlliterate]

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[@thehoodedman6954]

Is there paste inside or do we have to buy it?

[@razorclarencecallahan950]

@@thehoodedman6954 no, its just the box, its only there for showcase

[@RedLeicesterCheese]

do you have any links for places to buy it that aren't amazon

[@1696-l6i]

Hey Nick i just want to ask you,do i have to disconnect the plug from the current before i use the thermal paste?

[@TechIlliterate]

@@1696-l6i yes, always a good idea to unplug before any work.

[@Gooner333333333]

1:32 "some like to go straight to the alcohol" well PC building can be stressful

[@sennalinde7892]

Lmfao

[@FarmYardGaming]

Lmao

[@user-yc7rq7rm1e]

Lmaooo this is brilliant

[@kennetherhabor5543]

LOL...

[@aetherstrafes]

XD

[@User-gk1yi]

Thank you for being straight-to the point and not filling the video with useless filler explaining the history of thermal paste and your grandmas favourite cookie recipe.

[@charlesdjones1]

Or 3 different sponsor segues that they believe makes them the most clever tech channel around.

[@fordtaurus1]

💀

[@andrewh8747]

But I wanted to know...

[@learner246]

thanks johnny sins

[@ihatezodiacs]

🤨🤨🤨

[@hipunpun]

2:39 😂😂

[@randydimaria9633]

He can really do anything!! Now he is a computer tech!!

[@whateverwhenever666]

yeah he fucking the computer. he even has his condom ready :DDD

[@hopegama4627]

😂😂😂

[@dandmwg]

I'd probably recommend you turn your computer on for 10 minutes, open up a couple of chrome tabs and heat up that thermal paste. It makes removing the cooler a lot easier. Especially if you haven't removed the cooler in some time, you can rip the cpu right out of the socket. Yes I am speaking from experience 😉

[@roeihsdraw9915]

Will it damage the cpu ? Cuz dat just happened to mine rn and I was shock..... I cleaned it and put it back tho

[@dandmwg]

@@roeihsdraw9915 It can yes. Carefully check for bent pins, if you have none then you may be okay

[@roeihsdraw9915]

@@dandmwg they were all okay~ dats means it's goodddd

[@Marvlouz]

don't worry ill just run skyrim with about 116 mods for 5 mins and get my cpu nice and crispy

[@ryankennedy6781]

@@Marvlouz lmao same but with fallout

[@omarhasanli4054]

4:21 can we just talk about how happy he looks,like genuinely the happiest person ive seen for a while,def made my day,

[@MrAchsas]

well i guess im too scared even after watching this i guess ill let it do someone else one day

[@archieakira4237]

2:39 wtf hell nah man no that's quality work .

[@1BigBugz]

hehe

[@VisibleRust]

bro used a condom

[@DandagameZ920]

Joooooooo

[@jaspergoldie7475]

Oh my lord, thank you so much. This makes my stress disappear.

[@toast7752]

same im scared as hell that im going to break my cpu

[@wedoprods6088]

Oop

[@davidespinoza9964]

Same lmao just ordered my parts and super nervous 😬

[@leonruvalcaba1549]

4:20 this made me happy too :^)

[@julittok]

4:16 is funnier imo lol

[@Anon_Spartan]

Watching this helped me get over my anxiety of replacing the thermal paste on the PC I bought. I was afraid I was going to have to remove the entire motherboard but I see it's much simpler.

[@abominablesnowman64]

Its still nerve racking to me. I dont have the money to replace a whole pc if I mess something up. I worked many years to be able to have the pc I do and its the only real gift I've ever gotten myself.

[@Jassa3]

@@abominablesnowman64I’m saving up to build one myself 🥹

[@RandomKillerGaming]

​@@abominablesnowman64bro I feel this. I just bought a 360 AIO and it cost a LOT. my original intention was to get someone else to install it for me to save the system from breaking but after realising it would cost $200 Aud for a 20 min install I've decided imma do it myself. I have NO prior PC knowledge and am shitting it lol

[@JasonKing-m6m]

Use MX4 not Artic Silver 5 and you will have far fewer worries....

[@axea4554]

I'm not native English guy but I like how someone says "reasonable amount". I can understand what that means lol but it's funny because like how do I know what is reasonable amount lol

[@TechIlliterate]

Good point. Subjectivity is something I need to keep out of videos like this.

[@x_Oeuf]

@@TechIlliterate you're giving the size of the capacitor as a reference, it's not like we're going to weight or measure it in any other way

[@Gooner333333333]

@@x_Oeuf 3:52 he was referring to the amount of pressure to use on the cooler, not how much paste to use

[@m8days30]

I can’t even open the thermal paste needle I don’t know how 💀

[@mob5613]

Hahah love the subtle comedy here. Thanks for the vid man. Did my first build this year and I'm glad to find some beginner friendly tips!

[@TechIlliterate]

Glad I could help! Congrats on the new build! Welcome to the fold :)

[@allenearl1514]

I remember building my PC a little over a year ago, and the CPU and fan were already together. Now that I'm troubleshooting and testing each part after a system failure, it's good to know how to do this myself.

[@Arachn4]

This is like "Home Imrovement" for millenials. So you're like the Tim Allen of the 21st century!

[@Coldstreamer17]

Hello fellow military enthusiast!

[@Arachn4]

@@Coldstreamer17 hi there 👋

[@ChristopherPovey]

Top tip for removing an old heat sink. Run the PC up for a few minutes. Then shut it down, and unplug it. The heat sink will pop off easily. The reason is when it is cold the paste sets like concrete. Running the PC for a few minutes heats up the CPU and, hence the paste. It will then be soft and will allow the CPU to be removed a lot more easily. :)

[@Killbayne]

for me whose paste has almost completely vaporized after almost a decade I didn't have this issue lol, thankfully because I took the cooler out right then and there without a thought like that.

[@sulkembo]

Paste at 3:00

[@MarcoLiftz]

I’ve had my pre built for about 3 years now. Definitely gonna do this, this is a lot easier than I thought. Thanks so much bro!

[@hobosnake1]

The whole build process is about as easy as this by the way, in case you ever thought maybe building a computer would be beneficial to you. It's just a lot of reading manuals and very carefully slotting things in. Not rocket science. The hardest part is finding what parts you want and that are compatible with eachother. The actual building can be slow and tedious, but I wouldn't call it hard at all.

[@mortimersnerd8044]

Straight to the point, no time wasting BS. 😃👍👍👍

[@1696-l6i]

Hello, do I have to disconnect the plug from the pc before i change the cpu?

[@mortimersnerd8044]

@@1696-l6i , Yes you do, and you also need to ground yourself (wear a grounding strap or touch a grounded metal surface like a water tap)

[@1696-l6i]

@@mortimersnerd8044 Thank you

[@RY3G]

3:12 WHAT THE.

[@Garde538]

Shakes bottle of alcohol over motherboard 💀

[@johnslade7540]

When remove old paste, I use lint-less wipes and alcohol or pure acetone. Then after wipe it clean to remove any residue with a dry, soft lint-less wipe. When you use a cotton swab it can leave tiny fibers on the CPU so you have to wipe it off after cleaning. The same goes for cloth like micro fiber too.

[@johnslade7540]

@Bilbo baggins Good idea too. I do it with my Datavac after I wipe it off.

[@thehoodedman6954]

Is nail polish remover the same as acetone?

[@jacman6409]

@@thehoodedman6954 yes it's literally acetone

[@aspannas]

@@jacman6409 not necessarily, there are many nail polish removers without acetone these days, I haven't bought one with acetone in it for years now since most are without.

[@leetheloopylobster]

@@thehoodedman6954 Depends on the brand, a lot of nail polish removers use ethyl acetate these days as it dries out the skin less than acetone.

[@callmethreeone]

I didn't use a condom, now my capacitors are swollen ! 😒 My life is over. This was hilarious, was in the kitchen when this auto played for some reason, I do not regret finishing it one bit. You are a legend.

[@superiormike1813]

Man thought i clicked on a Guitar tutorial, Like & subbed!

[@TechIlliterate]

Was the thumbnail showing my guitars!? lol

[@heroshot6547]

@@TechIlliterate a Jazzmaster and an SG... This man has some taste.

[@bikerguychris33]

I have a TIM cleaner, had it years now, does a great job of removing the old paste and I either apply paste like you did or sometimes I'll use the little card supplied to spread it 👍😁

[@user2561-t3m]

I used glass cleaner i dont have anything else 😭

[@Squamington]

Why do some people not just let the pressure of the heat sync spread it. I dont understand, it's literally so hard to recreate the even displacement of pressure that the sync creates

[@niemoikein4330]

@@Squamingtonbecause it will spread in a circle while the cpu is a square

[@ClarksFN]

Would vodka work?

[@hossambasha9139]

Not gonna evaporate fast , but you can use the regular alcohol 70% spray from the pharmacy and it works well and i used it multiple times

[@TheRealDarkbreeze]

You should never use paper towels or Q-tips unless absolutely necessary because you have no other option, in a pinch, so to speak. What you SHOULD use is a lint free microfiber cloth or paper coffee filter. These don't leave particulates behind. Around the edges, as you did, is fine, but the actual surfaces should be final wiped with a clean lint free or microfiber cloth, or paper coffee filter, with a lightly dampened application of 91% Isopropyl alcohol. I see a lot of these videos recommending 99% Iso alcohol, but personally I've never seen that available through any local stores AND it tends to evaporate TOO quickly. 91% is very effective, and available globally. Other than that, good enough for the girls I go with, so to speak.

[@komag69]

Does 70% also work?

[@GWCGamingwithChittaarth]

@@komag69 70% would work, just rub a bit extra, and do not apply extra

[@SpookaySpctr]

@@komag69 yes did mine 70% and it was fine

[@Flawle5sAbs]

i always used paper towel no issues, but mine not messy so not to much to clean

[@leah_723]

thank you so much! me and my dad were supposed to fix up this pc together years ago but we lost contact. i’ve been trying to figure out what’s wrong for years and this fixed it! so thank you so much!

[@chasemarquez7620]

Huh lol

[@mobiletechz]

@@chasemarquez7620 How do you lose contact with your Dad?!? I think you should be checking on that instead of watching youtube videos.

[@Sukhumvit246]

Thanks for this, right now i'mnbuilding my first pc and this helped a lot as I had no clue what way I should apply the paste 👍🏻👍🏻

[@marauder4292]

Are we gonna ignore the condom in the room 💀

[@ranbymonkeys2384]

Arctic Silver 5 is NOT electrically conductive.

[@dsmario8306]

I have a prebuilt Aurora 7 and the thermal paste was seeping from the side with very little contact in the middle, the thermal paste was completely dry. I’m currently reapplying new thermal paste, No wonder my cpu was overheating lol

[@solidale21]

I'm building my PC for the first time. This is good to know for when I get to assembly after everything is purchased and ready to go.

[@johnsebastianespinosa987]

I laughed when i heard "Don't put too much".. Because that's what i did the first time i tried applying a thermal paste 😅

[@creatip123]

My thought exactly on the hook type of amd coolers, I might not get even spread/pressure, because of the slanted position of the first hook. Anyone got any tips on this?

[@nem7867]

That's what's worrying me lol

[@noahbrooks1572]

I don’t really know a lot about PCs and I know it’s been awhile but maybe apply some on the heat sink

[@themechaniq9720]

Microfiber cloth instead of paper towels

[@rosieposie2835]

I know practically nothing about what’s inside my gaming PC. I had it built for me. It started to overheat recently, and after checking everything I could to fix it there was no denying it was the paste. Since I’m so ignorant in this category of life, I was sad and scared it was that. I didn’t even know where my CPU was. 😂 When you show what to remove my mind was blown! Haha So easy! My cooler came off so easily, and it was so much easier than I thought it would be. Thanks for making this video! ❤

[@justdidio]

Thanks. When i built my pc last week i touched the corner of the stock paste and it imprinted my finger i thought it wasnt a bug deal but 95° unde load apparently isnt normal 😂. New paste and alc comng tomorow so will use this then.

[@VoidExileYT]

My brother recommended using coffee filters instead of paper towels. He also said that the higher the alcohol percent, the better. They might sell good ones at your local pharmacy

[@Mikro_Machines]

^ Just to back you up, I was able to buy 91% from my local CVS, but had to buy 99% from Amazon

[@vulkaz1818]

Damn, a helpful guide AND entertaining humor? You earned the like and sub lol

[@TechIlliterate]

I honestly can't imagine someone ACTUALLY thinks I'm funny. Thanks!

[@younos435]

4:14 "hey there Cutie"

[@zecoya8298]

i forgot to buy condoms

[@TechIlliterate]

RIP Zecoyas' Motherboard

[@VoidUnderTheSun]

As a Gamer, it makes sense you wouldn't have any at hand.

[@aqibmehmood7326]

Hey, i can’t purchase 99% Isopropyl alcohol here in my country easily, so can I use my 70% Alcohol Hand sanitizer? It’s only got 70% ethyl alcohol, emolients, thickeners, perume and Aqua, will this be safe if i Use a small amount to clean off the thermal paste?

[@TechIlliterate]

It will likely be fine just DO NOT get it on your motherboard. Dry wipe is totally fine too. Not going to make much of a difference.

[@brokensilence3268]

3:32 So, what are you supposed to do if you do have one of those AMD coolers?

[@TechIlliterate]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn-Ul2iOptWZf8k I hope this helps

[@Astrotamtv]

Solid tutorial, haven’t changed my thermal paste ever since i got my pc (its been 4 years lol) wish me luck bois!

[@1696-l6i]

Do i need to disconnect the plug from the pc ( disconnect the current) before i start to change the thermal paste

[@emttzy]

@@1696-l6i just take all the cables out, lay down the pc case and change it lol its easier

[@GangkissKhanh]

Can you store the thermal paste for later use? How often should you reapply the paste? Thank you!

[@TechIlliterate]

As long as your temps are fine then there should be nothing to worry about though every 2 years is a good idea. Shelf storage is often 5 years plus.

[@rubenmartinez953]

wow this helped me a who…. is… is that a johnny?

[@MinMaknae]

I was searching so many pasted. Gel pasted for pc , tooth pasted for gel pc well is actually thermal pasted 😂😂

[@Coldstreamer17]

I haven’t had to replace my TP since I built my PC almost 6 years ago.. cleaning it today and it’s like cement..

[@user-yc7rq7rm1e]

Aye same lol how did you clean it up? I’ll be doing it later

[@cagethelonewolf]

My pc stopped turnning on after not displaying. I resetted my cpu had no idea you needed to reapply thermal paste.

[@footywap]

Can I use rubbing alcohol as a substitute for isopropyl??

[@eryclmao5002]

I applied thermal paste to my cpu 15 days ago and it only turns on for a second then I instantly turns back off can someone please help

[@lewispalmer3339]

What to do if it keeps saying ran into error and keeps resetting

[@1mobile984]

You probably didn't apply enough. The same thing is happening to me.

[@lewispalmer3339]

@@1mobile984 you actually wouldn’t believe what the problem was… i took it to a professional and it wasnt my thermal paste application, my cpu or gpu it was the fact that my volts were too high and i had to get 1.2 volt ram instead of 1.35… odd pc problem encounter you dont hear about much lol

[@1mobile984]

@@lewispalmer3339 that's weird. My PC was running fine for a year until I recently swapped the cooling system and put another fan. All of a sudden it crashes

[@Gooner333333333]

@@1mobile984 can your power supply cope with the extra power needed?

[@1mobile984]

@@Gooner333333333 Yes. I ended up figuring it out. It was a bad PS3 controller 🎮 I was using. It kept crashing my PC until I unplugged it.

[@timehunter9467]

I’m watching this because my laptop is out of warranty, so I’m gonna clean it out and replace the factory compound.

[@roronoazoro107]

Hey mister I put the thermal paste without cleaning the old one, should I re do it?or is it fine cause the temps are lower than before

[@usamashafiq897]

Can we use toothpaste instead of thermal paste..?

[@TechIlliterate]

Not a good idea.

[@mohamedelbashir1529]

I saw your face in the cooler. Hahahahaha nice vid!

[@TechIlliterate]

I'm glad someone did lol

[@rageagainstthemachinez9z475]

you have such a great attitude it made me smile 😄

[@WhoNeedsWhatWhere]

GREAT video for someone who hasn't done this in a WHILE! --and AS I'm writing this? I WAS going to comment/ask proper temps -- great follow up video fam! Thank you sir for premium content!

[@peter0071000]

Wtf...are you two family?

[@WhoNeedsWhatWhere]

@@peter0071000 not by blood but by species...?

[@Herrgabby]

Thank you, i am building my pc later today, and i am kinda scared that something is going to happen. this video made me feel a little more confident! Edit: I turned on! it works! i am going to get windows on it tomorrow

[@Gexrge_OSRS]

How does your PC run now, mate.

[@Herrgabby]

@@Gexrge_OSRS it runs really well. i've been using it a lot, and i've not had a single problem with the parts i picked out.

[@pancakefacessyrup3540]

@@Herrgabby specs?

[@Sagatoth]

specs?

[@MichoOussama]

Given the price of thermal paste I don't think anyone has ever tested it on paper towel before actually applying 😅

[@Gooner333333333]

love this comment

[@treenopie]

Afraid? More like, cheap, impatient...

[@TheArchitectOfDreams]

*drips CPU in thermal paste* *cracks knuckles* Alright let's do this!

[@jonbenetramsey0806]

His technical abilities are almost certainly outmatched by his guitar skills.

[@philip5642]

can you remove the cpu cooler after to see if you applied it correctly and put it back again? or nahh?

[@TechIlliterate]

Well, I did make a video on the matter. Yes you can.

[@xatiesloco7461]

I just bought an AIO for my R7 3700X and i'm literally scared like hell because i need to put thermal paste on it and clean my cpu .. haven't done that before in my life. this video explains it very good, im gonna watch it again when my aio arrives on friday. Hopefully i dont make any mistakes.

[@sufyan6934]

So did u do it?

[@assassin7250]

I just got my pc for like 4 months and somehow my Zcpu already hitting 90 when playing games.. should I add thermal paste?

[@TechIlliterate]

You can try that for sure. Change the thermal paste and make sure the case airflow is good.

[@henterpriser5779]

Thank you nick This reduced my extreme nervousity

[@okamijapan4482]

Well, for PCs it's easy. But about consoles? Like my jet engine Ps4 pro that's about to take off. Idk if i should use more than i used on my PC. I use the Cooler Master maker gel 11kw conductivity. I fear liquid metal! So how much should i apply? Well anyway by the time you see this console peasant comment it will be too late! LMAO!

[@TechIlliterate]

Any reputable thermal paste will do the trick. Just make sure to cover the entire die much like a laptop.

[@okamijapan4482]

@@TechIlliterate Thank you. I watched the video where you made a comparison of the temperature and how to apply the thermal pastes. So far its better but the playstation hardware is trash

[@Austin-kd7gn]

I would recommend 99 percent alcohol because if you use 70-90 percent alcohol, 30-10% of the alcohol is still water. And that's just not cool, is it?

[@TechIlliterate]

yeah that's always the best bet.

[@ZainDever]

Can u still revive a computer that's lying around for three or so years though once you've applied too much thermal paste?

[@elbunnydabest]

How often should I apply the thermal paste? I'm a new PC user, I've always used a laptop before that never overheated and stuff.

[@epicblade1375]

as long as temps are good you should be fine

[@elbunnydabest]

@@epicblade1375 Oh! Okay! Thank you!

[@mr.r.i.o9413]

Love the help and all but the condom though😂😂

[@gamingwithezeep4317]

artic silver 5 is NOT conductive . well according to almost everything online about the paste. feel free to double check me though.

[@rezaghobie]

The only Pure Alcohol i have is neutral Disinfectant…is that okay?

[@TechIlliterate]

IS it pure alcohol? Not surewhat that is the only neutral disinfectant I know has different chemical in it. You can do fine with a dry wipe.

[@saanjhcoder]

I recently replaced amd stock thermal past with a zinc oxide based thermal paste, But i think i did something wrong becoz temperatures are not good

[@charleyu5506]

HOPING SOMEBODY HERE CAN HELP ME OUT, I MOVED THE HARDWARE OF MY LAPTOP INTO A NEW BODY AND NOW I GET NO POWER AT ALL NOT EVEN A CHARGING LIGHT. THE ONLY MISTAKE I CAN THINK OF IS I DISCONNECTED THE HEATSINK ATTACHED TO THE CPU BUT IMMEDIATELY REATTACHED IT ONCE I SAW THE THERMAL PASTE. CAN NOT REPLACING THE THERMAL PASTE BE MY ISSUE?

[@SRC267]

Can I use water as alternative

[@TechIlliterate]

Not a good idea. Just dry wipe.

[@Gooner333333333]

On electrical components? You should probably look into basic electronics 1st, before you try something like this

[@oakia]

Hydrogen peroxide is the only thing that even works besides the alcohol.

[@prin-cebwalker5316]

Well...I apllied bunch of paste on my GPU and CPU today thinking when I do that I'm getting more fps😂. The PC didn't boot up and I have clean all those mess. Now I know how to do it

[@bland9876]

My disinfecting wipes definitely leave streaks behind.

[@dalebenton3354]

Ive got my heat paste through the post this afternoon,Just cleaned all the old heat paste of the CPU and replaced it with fresh new heat paste,Also had the biggest clean out in the gaming computer,Now get my other gaming computer re connected soon,Should be more powerful now

[@gamesaddict5870]

hello guys please i don't have a thermal paste so i used the shea butter at home instead, is it going to affect my pc performance or what, although I have not notice any temperature drop, i still got 95% while gaming, thanks

[@aaronvand50]

Thanks, helped a lot, can we get a solo with that bass in the background next?

[@thericehatwok2375]

Damn I’ve been looking for some thermal paste condoms myself, he keeps on rawdogging the cpu...

[@GrandpaCoop]

So what should I do if I applied my paste but didn’t have the chance to immediately put it on due to fan issue and I had to put the fan on and off like twice and after figuring it out my fans and stuff works when I turn on my pc but not my monitor it won’t turn on does that mean I ahve to redo thermal paatjng

[@randoorlandom2527]

man actually put a condom on the tube😆

[@JayzBeerz]

thermal paste will not short out your board. liquid metal will.

[@opman5367]

Is it normal for my disk/cpu to be running at 100% right after I install this

[@dalebenton3354]

Thats me on my other gaming computer,Its much more quicker since ive given it a very good clean out,Also put the fresh heat paste on the CPU,Makes a big difference

[@KrishZope]

my man doing everything in the cabinet i am a scardy cat so i remove the mother and then do the thermal paste then fix it agin in my pc

[@lordraiden1125]

Omen 15 owner here, thinking of re-pasting, just a question.I got 3 tubes of mx 4 4 years ago, I opened one to use a tiny bit. Does thermal paste go bad? Can I use the remainder of the opened tube?

[@TechIlliterate]

If its still paste and not dried out then it will be good to go.

[@jayson1024.]

I know its silly question, but putting that thermal paste on phone does make difference

[@lukamalis3309]

Did i need to clean a paste then put a thermal paste? Because i didn't clean my paste i just put a thermal paste and it's not stoping freezing.

[@hatim_the_carguy]

Recently deep cleaned my PC (i7 14th gen + Cooler Master ML240 liquid cooler), but I didn't bother cleaning off the old thermal paste since it's only 2 months old. After reassembling, my PC kept tripping-turning on and then immediately off, like someone was cutting the power. Could this be caused by the thermal paste not being replaced?

[@teondre]

Nigga brought out the condom I was so confused 💀💀

[@TechIlliterate]

Safety first.

[@incarceratedtoast5725]

Idk why but my anxiety peaked when you were shaking the alcohol over the pc at the start.

[@dalebenton3354]

Thanks,I do this when i get my CPU paste here,Ive ordered some of E bay,Ive also had my gaming computer in bits,Given it all a very good clean,the paste looks more than used,Given that and the grill a very good clean,I'm glad I got a spare gaming computer to use for now

[@bcav712]

Thanks so much dude! Put new thermal paste on my cpu after like 4 years or something. Anyways I definitely should've done it earlier lol.

[@Kumire_921]

This looks like such an hassle to do, how safe is it to just ignore it on a 6 years old pc? I don't really care about risking it just to lower the temperature of 1-2 degrees.

[@TechIlliterate]

It's hard to mess it up to be honest. If your PC hasnt had it changed for 6 years you may see a change of 5-20 degrees. That being said, as long as it's running ok then you don't really have to worry.

[@Kumire_921]

@@TechIlliterate I'm only considering it because i have what seems to be an overheating problem, which causes the PC to freeze and shutdown when under heavy load. I think the cause might be a faulty PSU rather than simply an aged thermal compound though.

[@TechIlliterate]

@@Kumire_921 Yup that's possible. I have had that issue before. use a diagnostic tool like HWiNFO to check thermals. If you are easily hitting the temp limit I would suggest repasting before buying a PSU

[@Kumire_921]

@@TechIlliterate I'll give that a try thanks.