AS5 on 8800gts?

[AeriaGloris]

I have an 8800gts and it gets pretty hot under load (82°C) and I heard that applying AS5 to the core can reduce load temps by ~10°C. I'd like to do this but im a bit concerned that removing the cooler and replacing it will reduce the effectiveness of the ther thermal bond between the ram chips etc and the heatsink.

Has anyone else done this? What do you think?

Also, on the 6800 series, taking off the stock fan and plastic surround and putting an 80mm fan directly over the heatsink fins worked very well, do you think it would be the same with the 8800 series?

 

[BillParrish]

If its still under warranty, I wouldnt touch it, and just make sure it had lots of nice cool air. Once the warranty goes, yes.

 

[AeriaGloris]

That hardly answers either of my questions, and im not too concerned about the warranty.

 

[Arcygenical]

Uhm... I'd say no.

The IHS on those things is SO BAD, that you need about 1/2 a tube of AS5 to reseat it properly...

At least, mine did.