VGA Memory headsinks, re-usable?

[N-Guy]

VGA Memory heatsinks, re-usable?

http://www.anitec.ca/product/4700/zalman_zm_rhs1_aluminum_vga_memory_heatsink_8_pack_/

I'm helping someone transfer their VGA Zalman fan on a dead video card to a new one, but are the Heatsinks re-usable? Especially since the thermal tape probably wouldn't stick anymore if removable at all.

Or should this person just throw in cash for new ones?

 

[CMH]

remove and get new thermal tape. Simple solution

Question is just where to get new ones.

 

[N-Guy]

D;

Ok thanks, well now... does anyone know where to get thermal tape XD?

 

[CMH]

I know I've got spare somewhere... my V7F700-CU came with some extra tape, but not enough to cover 8 ramsinks....

try some glue (Pls don't, I'm joking)

 

[KingCody]

you could use a thermal adhesive like this

also, a common (and cheaper) method people use is to put thermal compound in the center and put dabs of super glue in the corners. I have never tried it myself but I have read that it works quite well.

cheers :wave:

 

[CMH]

I'd recommend the arctic silver thermal adhesive over the superglue thing. Superglue seems like a pretty messy thing to work with.....

 

[N-Guy]

I'd recommend the arctic silver thermal adhesive over the superglue thing. Superglue seems like a pretty messy thing to work with.....

Yeah that's what I was thinking, thanks guys!

 

[CMH]

np (although KingCody is the one with the adhesive thermal paset solution )