How can applying thermal paste to a GPU improve its mining efficiency?

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• Renz AquinoJul 17, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Applying thermal paste to a GPU can significantly improve its mining efficiency. Thermal paste helps to fill in the microscopic gaps between the GPU and the heatsink, ensuring better heat transfer. This prevents the GPU from overheating during the mining process, which can lead to performance throttling. By keeping the GPU cool, the thermal paste allows it to operate at optimal speeds, resulting in higher mining efficiency.
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• Jonathan VasquezOct 20, 2022 · 3 years ago
  When you apply thermal paste to a GPU, it helps to reduce the temperature of the GPU during mining. Lower temperatures mean that the GPU can maintain higher clock speeds for longer periods, resulting in increased mining efficiency. Additionally, thermal paste helps to evenly distribute the heat generated by the GPU, preventing hotspots and ensuring that all components are operating at their best.
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• Hamza RezektiOct 12, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Applying thermal paste to a GPU is a common practice among miners to improve mining efficiency. By reducing the GPU's temperature, thermal paste helps to prevent thermal throttling and allows the GPU to maintain stable performance. This can result in higher hash rates and ultimately lead to increased mining profits. At BYDFi, we recommend using high-quality thermal paste and ensuring proper application to maximize the benefits.
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