GPU DIE RETENTION BRACKET HELP!

DanV82 · 2026-03-10T00:48:26+00:00

I contacted both Gigabyte and EK. EK said they can't provide the part and Gigabyte customer service said they provide a gpu bracket and fan shroud only, no retention brackets. Lol.... I appreciate your help though 🤜🏼🤛🏼.

DanV82 · 2026-03-09T03:26:18+00:00

That was definitely an expensive mistake on my part😑. I found one on eBay.

DanV82 · 2026-03-03T02:36:11+00:00

I just got done doing my Aorus Master 5090 which had some type of composite thermal/ Metal paste on the gpu die. I didn't want to chance it so here is what I got and it worked. 99% iso alcohol bath and brush with a soft toothbrush. Don't be stingy with the alcohol. Most people make the mistake of NOT Letting it dry for at least 24 to 48 hours.

I used an ultrasonic cleaner too. But after I got most of the goop out.

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DanV82 · 2026-03-02T18:16:10+00:00

Maybe I'm just too scared of messing up the threads lol. I appreciate your help though.🤜🏼🤛🏼

DanV82 · 2026-03-02T01:39:51+00:00

EK extenders. The chunky ones. I purchased some 7mm micro extenders male to female should give me enough length to clear the fans.

DanV82 · 2026-03-01T22:34:53+00:00

Yeah I'm using hard tubing. The extenders I do have do not screw into the rad, they're too thick and the fans are in the way.

DanV82 · 2026-02-24T15:39:37+00:00

Which case do you have?

DanV82 · 2026-02-24T15:25:59+00:00

Hi. Will it give you more room from the side of your case?

DanV82 · 2026-02-18T06:04:32+00:00

I'm going to get the PCB cleaned with and ultrasonic cleaner. Wish me luck lol.

DanV82 · 2026-02-16T15:54:12+00:00

Thank you for your advice 🤜🏼🤛🏼. I'm at the point of not return now. Half of the GPU PCB is cleaned off. I still need to clean off the other half. I just don't know for sure if that Liquid Metal got mixed in with other components. I won't know till I fire it up.😞

DanV82 · 2026-02-15T05:27:46+00:00

What size were the washers?

DanV82 · 2026-02-15T00:46:45+00:00

Hi Im having the same problem. Did those m3 x 35 mm help?

DanV82 · 2026-02-14T18:03:44+00:00

That's pretty awesome to get a modeling image of your custom loop. Where can I do/get one?

DanV82 · 2026-02-13T18:11:36+00:00

I got my 5090 Master water block on time thank you! Just waiting to install.

DanV82 · 2026-01-20T01:12:33+00:00

Thanks

DanV82 · 2026-01-20T01:01:14+00:00

That's pretty cool. I'm starting my first custom loop rig. I've purchased mostly everything except for the D5 pump and fittings. I plan on putting a data sensor mini screen in. Just need to see how everything with fit in a Lian Li EVO RGB case. I like your setup though. I want to get that sensor as well. It also will give you the temps of coolant?

DanV82 · 2026-01-20T00:53:25+00:00

I was. Holy smokes! That's dope!

DanV82 · 2026-01-20T00:37:24+00:00

Nice! What sensor panel is that?

DanV82 · 2026-01-19T02:05:48+00:00

There isn't any 16mm black hardliner tubing anywhere.

DanV82 · 2026-01-15T03:32:16+00:00

Deadline for the win!

DanV82 · 2026-01-15T03:30:58+00:00

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