Removing and reapplying VRAM heatsinks?

[BlueWeasel]

I've currently got an 8800GT with an Accelero S1 and ramsinks mounted to it. My brother is buying the 8800GT and I will take off the Accelero and ramsinks in order to put the stock heatsink back on it.

A 4830 has been ordered to replace the 8800GT. I'm no longer a heavy gamer and the net upgrade cost was only $10 after selling the 8800GT. Further, I plan on mounting the Accelero and ramsinks on it for a quieter experience. Getting the sinks off should be fairly easy, as they are only attached with a thin layer of thermal tape.

It might be possible to heat the sinks up using a blow dryer and transfer them directly to the new card. I doubt that would work, though. I don't want to use a strong chemical adhesive either, as there is a chance I may want to remove the heatsinks later.

Any local place that would have some type of thermal tape?

 

[sirmonkey1985]

you can actually buy the thermal tape stuff from newegg i believe or even at a Fry's Electronics if you have one near you.. though im sure theres other places that carry the thermal tape..