u/walterwhite756

I’m looking for a reliable and trustworthy PC/GPU repair shop in or around the city.

I have a Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti Eagle OC (5 years old) that recently started crashing (black screen + fans going 100%). I got it checked locally—thermal paste was replaced and one faulty RAM stick was identified (system seems stable now after removing it).

However, my GPU temps are still quite high (around 88°C core / 105°C hotspot) even after servicing. The technician said thermal pads are fine, but I’m not fully convinced and don’t want to risk further damage.

Since good GPU repair options are limited here, I’m looking for: Shops/technicians who have experience handling GPUs (repasting, thermal pad replacement, diagnostics) Someone trustworthy (safe handling is a big concern) Preferably someone you’ve personally had a good experience with If you’ve had any good (or bad) experiences, please share. It would really help. Thanks in advance!

I have a 5-year-old Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti Eagle OC. While gaming, my temps are around 88°C core and 105°C hotspot, which seemed high to me. Recently, I started getting crashes (black screen + fans ramping to 100%), so I took it for servicing. For the first time in 5 years, I had the thermal paste replaced. During testing, the technician found one of my RAM sticks was faulty. It worked fine at home earlier, but in his setup it failed. After removing that RAM stick, the crashing issue seems to be resolved (tested for about an hour in-game, no crashes so far). However, the GPU temperatures are still exactly the same even after repasting. The technician said the thermal pads were in decent condition and didn’t need replacement. I live in a Tier-II city, so I don’t have many reliable GPU repair options. Trusting GPU with any technician is a risky affair.

My questions:

Are these temps (88°C / 105°C hotspot) safe for long-term use?

Could thermal pads be the real issue here? Is it okay to keep gaming like this, or should I look for another repair option?

Should I undervolt my GPU to reduce the temperatures? If yes, please suggest reliable steps/links/videos for the same. No experience in this regard.

Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks!

I have a 5-year-old Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti Eagle OC. While gaming, my temps are around 88°C core and 105°C hotspot, which seemed high to me. Recently, I started getting crashes (black screen + fans ramping to 100%), so I took it for servicing. For the first time in 5 years, I had the thermal paste replaced. During testing, the technician found one of my RAM sticks was faulty. It worked fine at home earlier, but in his setup it failed. After removing that RAM stick, the crashing issue seems to be resolved (tested for about an hour in-game, no crashes so far). However, the GPU temperatures are still exactly the same even after repasting. The technician said the thermal pads were in decent condition and didn’t need replacement. I live in a Tier-II city, so I don’t have many reliable GPU repair options. Trusting GPU with any technician is a risky affair.

My questions:

Are these temps (88°C / 105°C hotspot) safe for long-term use?

Could thermal pads be the real issue here? Is it okay to keep gaming like this, or should I look for another repair option?

Should I undervolt my GPU to reduce the temperatures? If yes, please suggest reliable steps/links/videos for the same. No experience in this regard.

Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks!

have a 5-year-old Gigabyte RTX 3060 Ti Eagle OC. While gaming, my temps are around 88°C core and 105°C hotspot, which seemed high to me. Recently, I started getting crashes (black screen + fans ramping to 100%), so I took it for servicing. For the first time in 5 years, I had the thermal paste replaced. During testing, the technician found one of my RAM sticks was faulty. It worked fine at home earlier, but in his setup it failed. After removing that RAM stick, the crashing issue seems to be resolved (tested for about an hour in-game, no crashes so far). However, the GPU temperatures are still exactly the same even after repasting. The technician said the thermal pads were in decent condition and didn’t need replacement. I live in a Tier-II city in India, so I don’t have many reliable GPU repair options. Trusting GPU with any technician is a risky affair.

My questions:

Are these temps (88°C / 105°C hotspot) safe for long-term use?

Could thermal pads be the real issue here? Is it okay to keep gaming like this, or should I look for another repair option?

Should I undervolt my GPU to reduce the temperatures? If yes, please suggest reliable steps/links/videos for the same. No experience in this regard.

Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks

After seeing some comment on another sub recommending Ted lasso, I thought giving it a watch expecting a light, feel-good comedy.

Just finished S2, and honestly, it was worth it. This show balances humor with heavy themes.

The first few episodes might not hook you instantly, but given some time it really grows on you in the best way.

I didn’t binge watch this, and I think watching it slowly made it hit even harder, more like classic sitcoms where you actually sit with the characters.

Also, the character development is just incredible. People I didn’t think I’d care much about in S1 ended up having some of the most compelling arcs here. And yeah… that finale was gooooood.

If you’re on the fence about watching it, I’d say give it a shot. It’s funny, wholesome, and at times, unexpectedly deep.

Would love to hear what others thought about Season 2 (be kind and no spoilers for S3)