Fixing my Overheating Gigabyte RTX 3060 Gaming OC (and Aorus Elite)

[@corsairsofnarshaddaa]

Thanks for the info - going to try cleaning my Aorus Elite. It's not even a year old and I'm seeing 80-85c at 100% usage.

[@KhuniBacha]

Did you fix it same with me

[@thomasbruseghini938]

Did it work? I'm thinking about doing the same

[@evrenceylan4365]

For Aorus elite thermal pad size from gigabyte support; 72mm x 6mm x 1mm for vrm 67mm x 10mm x 1mm for vrm 38mm x 13mm x 0,75mm x2 for vrams 24,5 mm x 13 mm x 0,75 mm x1 for vrams

[@brucemao3388]

i know this video was uploaded 1.5 years ago, but i just wanted to say THANK YOU. I just replaced the thermal paste and thermal pads in my Aorus 3060ti and couldn't figure out why it was overheating 15 seconds into playing a game. Thought I wrecked my gpu and was going to have to buy a new one. Turns out I used 1mm thermal pads and the chip was no longer making contact with the heatsink because of it. found your video, replaced the pads with .5mm pads, and now my gpu is cooler than a snowman in the artic. you the man!

[@manongunboxing]

I'm glad that it somehow helped 🙂

[@hellishredd2777]

I wish I can get my same gpu fixed 😢 (auros rtx 3060ti) same issue btw

[@gszxc]

Just replaced my Gigabye 3060 Ti Gaming OC which has a very similar PCB using this guide as a reference. Using Thermalright Extreme Odyssey Pads: 0.5mm for the front & back of VRAM, 1.0mm for the VRMs my improvements are as follows: (Core +100mhz, Memory +1000mhz, 104% TDP & 90° Temp) GPU Core temps are now < 70 degrees on load and the fans stays around 70-80% and doesn't rev up to 100% which is loud and annoying. Thank you for the video tutorial!

[@gabrielspohr1333]

im about to open my gaming oc pro, which have 2 power conections, you think its the same pads?

[@manongunboxing]

I am also not sure. My suggestion is to contact Gigabyte directly.🙂

[@ashwinprakas606]

May I ask whether yours was the rev 1 or rev 2 variant of the Gaming OC.

[@gabrielspohr1333]

@@ashwinprakas606 gaming oc pro, rev 3.0

[@amy-295]

Im kinda scared to change the thermal pad 😂 it is the only gpu i have rn

[@patty1086]

thanks for the video friend

[@bananaballl]

I don't know if you fixed the issue or not, but on your Aorus elite the pads on the backplate could also be contributing to the mounting pressure on the gpu, I would retest with .5mm on the vram and nothing on the backplate.

[@manongunboxing]

I haven't got back to it yet. Thanks for your insights though!

[@Assasinofun]

Bro plzz help me with my problem im getting to much high temp in my 3060 card while using 3mm pads and 2mm can i also apply 0.5mm pads and getting cool temp plzz reply😢

[@manongunboxing]

Don’t use thick pads… your HS might not be in contact with the GPU die. Also, be sure to mount the GPU to the HS properly. I.e 3 turns per screw at a time

[@sipansibabdreddknot5179]

yung nga ang chinecheck ko kapag if magpalit ng thermal pad ung thickness usually kasi iba iba sa brand not sure if .5 lagi o iba,

[@Randommnn]

Thank you so much for this video, I thought I fukd up my card, but I also buy too thick pads haha, hopefully that helps :) 1mm should be fine for all of it right?

[@manongunboxing]

1mm should be fine for gigabyte gaming OC. O.5mm is ideal imho

[@Randommnn]

@@manongunboxing Yea i guess i need to buy another package (0,5mm this time) :( I mean it's working but not like previously, i could easly play in 1440p in 60fps+, but after replace fans working 100% 5k rpm and overheating anyway :/ I change for Full HD low sesttings and it's not overheating but that not what i wanted :(

[@manongunboxing]

Be sure to not f up the mounting as well. 3 turns at a time for each retention screw

[@A388Flyer]

Thanks for the video. Would you say the Aorus is quieter than the Gaming (assuming same fan speed) or are they quite similar?

[@manongunboxing]

Quieter yes, but spins faster (85% at load). You actually have less headroom with Aorus. When these cards were getting this overheating issue, the gaming OC performed better although louder due to having more fan speed to spare.

[@A388Flyer]

@@manongunboxing Thanks for the info and reply. Much appreciated!

[@gszxc]

nice video, did you used all 0.5mm thermal pads or a mixture of both 0.5mm & 1mm pads?

[@manongunboxing]

0.5mm pads for the VRAM and VRMs front side touching the heat sink. I reused the 1mm pads for the back of the PCB to contact with the backplate for more heat dissipation (and actually to reduce waste)

[@manongunboxing]

Sorry I double checked. 0.5mm pads for VRAM to heat sink 1mm pads for VRM to heat sink added 1mm pads at the PCB back side to back plate My plan for the Aorus is to put 0.5mm pads for both VRAM and VRM (still haven't had the time to get back to it but I will soon)

[@gszxc]

@@manongunboxing thanks for the info!

[@RIPFPSDOUG]

Were both pcb's identical?Apart from the extra 6 pin and the extra rgb plug the PCB's look the same. Im trying to buy a waterblock for my GIGABYTE Gaming OC GeForce RTX 3060 12GB but the only one I can find is the Auros. Which I think should work just fine

[@manongunboxing]

Sorry I forgot most of the layout already. But, for sure, the layout of the fan and argb header are different. Even the pins used are different.

[@RIPFPSDOUG]

@@manongunboxing thanks mate

[@davidreyna7695]

how thick was the thermal pads that you used?, 1mm is too thick so which one should I put in my gpu, 0.5mm or 0.75mm?

[@manongunboxing]

Used 0.5mm

[@georgeeugen339]

Hello, I would like to change my thermal pads on the video card and I would like to know what thickness and type of thermal pad is compatible with my video card. my video card Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 TI Gaming OC Pro 8GB (REV. 3.0)

[@manongunboxing]

Any 0.5mm will do thermal pads will do.

[@georgeeugen339]

@@manongunboxing Thank you for help.

[@mehmetfurkanbaltacoglu5545]

@@georgeeugen339 hi, I have same GPU and GPU temperature is about 77C'. Did you try? Did it help you?

[@Theking-vk9vj]

I think the version of your gigabyte card is 1, for 2 The thermal pad are different.

[@meppie1922]

I have the Elite version and after replacing the thermal paste it overheats. I see 80c on the core and 98c on the hot spot while idle in games.

[@manongunboxing]

Likely the HS is not in proper contact with the gpu die. Try mounting it again

[@meppie1922]

@@manongunboxing I tried 2 times, same result. Idle i see 44c +- and hot spot is already at 57c while browsing. I think this is a poor design cooler tbh. Never had issues with MSI or Asus.

[@manongunboxing]

Try removing thermal pads first and then remount.

[@meppie1922]

@@manongunboxing i will try, thnx. I go order new ones anyway just in case. If this doesn't help i return the card or go water cool it since im already running custom loop.

[@mehmetcaglar2953]

2:15 I am tryin to pull apart but it doesnt come off and I am scared to broke my gpu what am ı gonna do to do it safely

[@manongunboxing]

Hi, sorry for the late replies but gently twist it back and forth, it will loosen eventually. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@Zaki-zg5lt]

what is the thickness of the thermal pads of the 3060ti gaming oc version ?

[@manongunboxing]

For the Ti, not sure. It is best to contact gigabyte support to get the right thickness.

[@Criiies]

I'm having issues with my aorus 3060ti Elite. Under load the gpu temperature reaches around 82c and the hotspot can go above 107c. I've had it shut off in heavy games, I assume because it's triggering overheating safety features.

[@manongunboxing]

Yeah, you are highly likely to be correct

[@evrenceylan4365]

you should undervolt your card as i do. 900mv @ 1890mhz sweetspot.

[@rakig2596]

hmm paano kung fans ay totally ayaw na umikot or tipong sobrang hirap na umikot. san ka kukuha ng replacement? may specific shop ba na nagsesell ng GPU fans or no choice tayo kundi kumuha sa mga spare gpu ng fan?

[@manongunboxing]

3 options sir: 1) meron sa lazada and search for the actual model # ng fan 2) email manufacturer for support (search sa website directly). Dipende sa manufacturer, pero merong pwede sila magbenta ng fan directly. 3) contact retailer. Kung out of warranty (for sure), maniningil sila.

[@joellee8294]

sir sa tingin mo compatible ung fans ng gaming oc sa aorus? may aorus kasi ako 1 fan d na umiikot.. wala namang mabilhan ng replacement fans.. puro pang gaming oc lang..

[@manongunboxing]

Magkaiba yung fan header sir. Consider creating a support ticket sa gigabyte para matanong kung saan pwede bumili or options for repair, nagrereply sila in 2-3 business days.

[@dickedits]

I got brand new rtx 3060 oc and its around 85-90 celsius during gaming, is it normal?

[@manongunboxing]

It depends. 85-90C in GPU temps or GPU hot spot temps? If hot spot temps, it's near normal specially if inside a case. If GPU temps, it's not normal. Try to test in an open test bench (say on your motherboard box) as well. If it is a lot cooler on an open test bench, then it's your case. And if it is the same GPU temps (and not hot spot temps), it's not normal, try to return it to the seller.

[@firstnamesurname1227]

So i should buy an 0.5mm thermal pad for my gaming oc??

[@manongunboxing]

Yes. Also, 3 turns at a time for each screw in the core

[@unclelelax8341]

my zotac 3060 twin edge oc idle temp after startup is 40 - 43c. pero pagkalipas 3 mins, 70+ na. dati di naman ganito. any tips?

[@manongunboxing]

If it is within warranty, return to the retailer for repair. Otherwise, check the following: 1. Are the fans spinning? Baka hindi so need ireplace. 2. Heatsink contact: baka lumuwag na, try vertical mount or squeeze yung HS, or tighten the screws. 3. Check GPU utilization. Sure ba na hindi under load? If may load sya kahit na wala kang games, check for virus baka may cryptominer. In this angle, pwede mo isalpak yung GPU sa ibang PC just to isolate. If sa ibang PC, normal behavior sya then I suggest to find the virus (nasa startup ito usually) or if willing to risk it all, reformat. 4. At this point, nacheck na lahat: GPU has fans spinning, ok naman yung contact, squeezing the GPU does not affect the temps, wala ring virus, natry na isalpak sa PC at ganon pa rin. Ibig sabihin, di na maayos yung cooling. Needs cleaning / repasting na.

[@roei2086]

I took it apart but I can't plug out the rgb connector, it is very hard and I don't want to plug out the whole base. Any suggestion?

[@roei2086]

Can I take the heatsink out without unplugging the rgb?

[@manongunboxing]

Yes, you can. You can unplug the fan headers and it will look like an open-faced sandwich and then you can remove the heat sink from the shroud for deeper clean. The shroud and fan will be kept attached to the pcb though so be careful on that part. Other than that, it can be cleaned / repasted / repadded.

[@roei2086]

@@manongunboxing Great! I will now take out the heatsink and give it a good deep clean.

[@roei2086]

@@manongunboxing Oh and what thermal paste should I use to last long term? I read TFX are the best but very hard to apply

[@manongunboxing]

Tbh, I really haven't tried any thermal paste for GPU other than Thermalgrizzly's kryonaut. Definitely better than stock but haven't tested in the long term.

[@kruxtv4818]

How's the temp after cleaning?

[@manongunboxing]

“Normal” 70C on average for the same game. This also has been my go to gpu for testing sff cases with

[@MegHumper]

plz follow up

[@xdegstasorta8991]

These fu***** connector don't go out

[@xdegstasorta8991]

I don t remove connectors, clean and apply thermal paste whitout remove connectors, it's impossible

[@manongunboxing]

Sorry I’m not sure if I get you. But iirc, wiggling and some tweezers helped. Dexterity would also help.

[@edge8945]

What happened to the aorus one? Did you fix it?

[@manongunboxing]

Sorry, I haven't gotten back to it yet (day job / other content), though planning to get back to it this week and next week.

[@edge8945]

@@manongunboxing Ok, thanks for the reply. I have a 3060 ti gaming oc that has a hotspot issue going upto 105c while gaming with fan speeds on full, logically if the cooler was once capable of cooling the card there is no reason it shouldn't again given a repaste and cleaning and the mounting pressure doesn't get fuked up in reinstalling. I will try this if my warranty is rejected.