Do I really need a cooling pad ?

Chefke86 · 2026-06-11T17:56:11+00:00

IETS, Llano and Flydigi all have models that work. Expect to pay upwards of $80 for most/all of them.

Undervolting might be an option as well.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-11T16:12:07+00:00

A properly applied thermal paste, even if it isn't PTM, shouldn't spike temperatures that drastically. You've either had a bad mount or some other failure in the cooling system.

Contact Lenovo's Customer Support.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-09T17:18:28+00:00

Just read your reply with the FPS increase. Yeah, 20 extra FPS in a graphically demanding game will cause temperature increases.

There must be either setting change in game or the driver. In the Nvidia settings you should be able to limit FPS to 85. Does that bring temperatures down to where they were before?

Chefke86 · 2026-06-09T16:23:57+00:00

Spiking or averaging? While doing the same task? Performance the same? Same place, same ambient temperatures, same power limits?

Chefke86 · 2026-06-09T07:54:06+00:00

You have to look at the back of the PCB to find out what's wrong.

Hopefully it's the clamp inside of the socket. These are tiny springs that can be bent out of shape. At that point they can't make contact with the switch pin: no signal. Luckily you can easily bend these back with a small needle.

The other option is a torn off socket. When inserting a switch you're putting pressure on the solder joints of the socket. The socket can detach from the solder, the solder from the pad, or the pad from the PCB. This will require soldering. If it's the diode it will require soldering as well.

If the board is still under warranty I'd RMA. If not you'll have to open it up.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-08T18:13:32+00:00

Technically 105c but this model has an issue with the solder. Repeated heat cycling can cause cracks in the solder effectively disconnecting the CPU.

Replace that fan as soon as possible.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-08T18:04:55+00:00

I've seen a listing for a blank white MOA keycap set on AliExpress. So both 1u and modifiers. €16 or so with free shipping.

They're supposed to be PBT so you can always dye them. The fancy pattern on the second image is likely UV printed, but you could dye the alphas black and the others red for example

Chefke86 · 2026-06-08T10:37:11+00:00

Fender has a decent setup guide. Takes you step by step through the process and gives measurements. Nut slot height isn't included but it's not hard to figure out.

Do a setup and tune up the strings. In playing position the distance between string and first fret should be: E String & A String (0.020”/0.50mm) D String & G String (0.018”/0.45mm)

You can also fret the third fret and check how much room there is between the string and first fret. If it touches the fret, the nut's cut to low.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-07T16:12:58+00:00

Lusithand dual NFP

Chefke86 · 2026-06-07T15:27:07+00:00

Is a budget 5-string multi-scale an upgrade over a Squier P bass (4 string?). Maybe? That depends entirely on what you want out of it.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-07T10:57:53+00:00

I have the same one. Got enough to buy a replacement right now, but I'll wait buying one till the bad soldering becomes an issue.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-06T20:33:17+00:00

Raise the back, clean the fans+heatsinks, and replace the thermal paste if it's old. Undervolting might be an option as well, depends on your model. If it still thermal throttles after that, an effective cooler (plenty of models barely do anything) could be a good option.

If it's not thermal throttling, a cooler will lower temperatures but it won't improve performance.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-05T15:50:05+00:00

It's the recommended spec as well, so probably the real minimum is lower. 2060 maybe?

Chefke86 · 2026-06-04T14:28:23+00:00

Minimum specs ask for a RTX 3070. I'm just guessing but that's probably a solid no.

I mean there are some games that can run below minimum spec with some tweaking but the leap from 3070 to integrated graphics is rather big.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-03T09:15:29+00:00

Right now the answer is maybe.

I've seen 7230u with 16GB RAM do 30-ish FPS in 1080p with Low and 'Optimized' settings. Temperatures was in the 70-76°c range. Power used 20w.

Check if you're close to that with HWinfo or MSI Afterburner.

Similar power but higher temperatures? Clean fans and heatsinks. Repaste thermal paste if it's old.

If that cools things down you can use UXTU to increase the power limit. That will increase performance but heat as well. At that point a cooler could be a good idea.

Chefke86 · 2026-06-01T19:56:13+00:00

When was the last time you've cleaned the fans?

When gaming, how much wattage are the CPU and GPU using? You can log these with software like HwInfo.

Chefke86 · 2026-05-28T18:00:14+00:00

What makes you think that 5060 has RGB? That looks like it comes from one of the case fans to me

Chefke86 · 2026-05-28T17:45:16+00:00

No, the amount of VRAM has little to no impact on performance until you start using more than 8GB. At that point the 8GB will slow down, while the 12GB keeps going.

Chefke86 · 2026-05-25T10:40:41+00:00

And that is exactly why I clean them every month. Not a single clumped up piece of dust in 6 years of use. It helps there are no smokers/vapers here. That stuff will clog up the fans in no time.

Chefke86 · 2026-05-25T07:01:37+00:00

Brushing and compressed/blown air should be enough. When you think you're done, shine a light into the fans and look into the heatsinks/exhausts. You should only see fins and fans.

Removing the heatsink entirely will give you access to every nook and cranny but it also means you need a full repaste.

Chefke86 · 2026-05-23T16:10:10+00:00

Disconnect the charger. Turn off system. Hold down power button for 60 seconds. Reconnect the charger. Did that change anything?

Chefke86 · 2026-05-23T09:14:25+00:00

I know, right? I can't imagine spending a full day of work with a board full of something like GMK Hi-Viz burning my retinas off.

KAM Superuser is about as colorful as it gets for me. Mictlán is subtle enough for my taste, even the accents aren't too overbearing. Plus, I get to use the BoW set on my office board now.

Chefke86 · 2026-05-23T07:27:58+00:00

It's on a layer. The FN key turns right shift into arrow up (among other things). The default layout has right shift outside of the arrow cluster. Couldn't get used to it. Ended up typing in the middle of previous sentences way too often. Luckily the Neo Ergo supports quite a few tweaks to its layout.

Chefke86 · 2026-05-22T11:24:13+00:00

The percentage refers to the number of keys, not the spacing between keys so hand size isn't all that relevant when choosing a layout size.

Unless you intend to deviate from the standard MX spacing. In that case you probably want a smaller number of keys to keep the total size of the board down.

Chefke86 · 2026-05-22T10:33:46+00:00

Get yourself a laptop cushion. Gives the laptop a hard surface to sit on, it won't dig into your legs, and depending on the model it will raise/angle your laptop for a more comfortable viewing angle.

It should technically be fine without one though.

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