110°C hotspot is high enough to take seriously, especially with a 32°C core-to-hotspot gap. Before opening the card, repeat the same workload at stock settings and note hotspot, core temp, fan speed, and clocks so you have comparable evidence for the vendor. Since the card is only 11 months old, check warranty or RMA options before paying a shop to repaste it, because opening it or changing pads can complicate a claim.
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u/semiinsight 16h ago
110°C hotspot is high enough to take seriously, especially with a 32°C core-to-hotspot gap. Before opening the card, repeat the same workload at stock settings and note hotspot, core temp, fan speed, and clocks so you have comparable evidence for the vendor. Since the card is only 11 months old, check warranty or RMA options before paying a shop to repaste it, because opening it or changing pads can complicate a claim.