What Thermal pads thickness should I use for Acer laptop with Ryzen 7 5600H and RTX 3060?

Mario5539

Hi, i decided tp replace my thermal pads on my acer laptop (ryzen 7 5600H & 3060 gpu) and i was wondering what thermal pad thickness i should use? Is it 1mm across all pad places or i needs to be 1.5 on some specific spot?

I also will proboably use artic mx4 or mx6 thermal paste for gpu amd cpu which is better?

Tnx

All answears welcome

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Sharanji

@Mario5539

For your Acer laptop with a Ryzen 7 5600H and RTX 3060, the recommended thermal pad thickness is typically 1.5mm to 2mm. This thickness is generally suitable for ensuring proper contact and heat dissipation between the components and the heatsink.
When replacing thermal pads, make sure to clean the surfaces thoroughly and apply the pads evenly to avoid any air gaps. This will help maintain optimal cooling performance.

Mario5539

Ok so no 1mm? Bcs i saw a lot of people use 1mm on this laptop so just to confirm

Sharanji

@Mario5539

Using 1mm thermal pads can also work for your laptop. The thickness of the thermal pads can vary depending on the specific design and assembly of the laptop. If you've seen others successfully using 1mm pads, it's likely that they provide adequate contact and cooling for your model.

If you're unsure, you could start with 1mm pads and monitor the temperatures. If the cooling performance isn't satisfactory, you can always switch to thicker pads like 1.5mm or 2mm.