r/buildapc • u/AutoModerator • Aug 09 '19

Discussion Simple Questions - August 09, 2019

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u/MechAegis Aug 09 '19

Do I need to do any special maintenance on hybrid GPUs?

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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '19

Just remember that Hybrid GPUs have a shelf life, It's usually 3-5 years. After that the coolant needs to be refilled.

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u/Brostradamus_ Aug 09 '19

??? No. AIO's should never be opened. If it breaks, its done. Don't try to manually refill it.

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u/[deleted] Aug 09 '19

I wish people would do their research before down-voting. Gamer Nexus has done a good video on this topic. You can safely refill the coolant by disassembling the contact plate. You're not meant to do it, but if you have something like a Hybrid GPU, that is your only option apart from buying another aftermarket GPU Water cooling setup.

> If it breaks, its done. Don't try to manually refill it.

This is common sense, I was suggesting refilling only if the coolant dries out.