Gigabyte gpus are “Undak” and the owners may want to search for this thermal problem

Gigabyte graphics cards from RTX 50 series face an unusual production defect in which the early thermal gel comes out of the heat sink. The first known report came from the Quasar Zone, a popular Korean PC forum, in which a user excludes a one-month Aorus master RTX 5080 after playing two hours a day. In particular, the user mentioned that the card was mounted vertically using a riser kit.

The problem was quickly recognized as the effects of several gigabyte -rtx 50 models in the same forum thread, with various owners dig the thermal connection from the heat sink onto the PCB and PCIe slot area. The problem has been confirmed that the variants of gigabyte -gaming -oc-, Windforce and Aorus -Master variants.

Gigabyte had brought the RTX 50 series onto the market with a special thermal conductive gel instead of conventional rubber/silicone pads and “impacted the heat discharge as a better efficiency without moving for long-term use”.

In practice, however, the vertical assembly of some rigs seems to have made the half -soft gel more susceptible to movement under gravity. According to the official explanation of Gigabyte on April 25, the cards of the RTX 50 and the Radeon RX 9000 series actually use a specially developed thermal gel connection between the heating piston and the VRAM/MOSFET sections. Gigabyte said that this gel is an insulating, deformable putty that can withstand the temperatures up to 150 ° C before melting.

The company also admitted that early production supporters received a slightly higher gel volume to ensure the thermal cover. The excess material “can cause the gel to be prominent, extended and possibly separated from the specified area”, which leads to the cosmetic leakage of users. It is important that the company has emphasized that the leakage is only cosmetic and “the performance, stability or lifespan of the products does not affect”. To tackle the problem, Gigabyte said that it reduces the gel volume of the subsequent production runs and encouraged users affected to contact with concerns if they have concerns.

Thermal gel against pads

The choice of thermal gel by gigabyte reflects a cross -industry trend towards more conductive interface materials. In contrast to conventional thermal pads, Gigabyte uses a thermal conductive gel with the server quality that offers better contact via unequal component surfaces. The company uses this gel with a fully automated process to reduce the human error and to ensure consistent cover compared to standard thermal pillow applications. Basically, it can fill microscopic gaps and improve the heat transfer with severe loads. The gel is not metallic and electrically isolated, so that there is no short -circuit components if it escapes.

The company also claims that the gel has subjected strict tests, including thermal and multi -axis drip tests in vertical and horizontal orientations to ensure that it remains stable in normal use. In practice, however, the users found that the semi -fluid nature of the gel with heavy heat sink and vertical assembly crawl or slipped over time, especially in early units in which excess gel was used.

The RTX cards of the 50s series in question use large triple fan coolers with thick aluminum fin stacks that cover the entire mainboard, including the VRAM and the MOSFET. For example, the HeatsPreader in Gigabytes Aorus -Master -Eisdesign covers the memory series and voltage regulators placed around the GPU cubes. The thermal gel is in the cooler between these chips and the metal conduct plate. With horizontal GPUs, this setup should not be a problem. However, several those affected found that their cards were in a vertical position, causing gravity to pull the soft gel down for weeks.

Early cards may not be completely taken into account this application. The result is that Gel slipped down from different parts towards PCIe slot or PCB edges. Note that this gel is not electrically conductive, so things should not be decayed, but it can leave visible residues on the board and, in rare cases, on the plug.

Gigabyte's reaction and manufacturing updates

According to the first public reports, the Korean importer of Gigabyte and other distributors came to forums that gigabytes with RTX 50 cards are “aware of the thermal gel problem” and is currently “discussing” with headquarters. Soon afterwards, Gigabyte made his official explanation (cited above), in which she had held the over-use of the thermal gel in early production.

The company emphasized that this was a cosmetic defect, since performance and temperature tests showed no change in stability or the lifespan. Gigabyte said that the gel applicable procedure in recent card runs has adjusted so that the material remains in its intended area. As today, all new Gigabyte RTX-50 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs should have this problem.

In practice, Gigabyte decided to remember already open -minded cards, probably due to the continued demand for GPUs in general. Instead, customers were recommended to contact Gigabyte Support or their purchase location.

Continued reports and effects on use

Despite Gigabyte's assurance, some owners continue to report problems related to the thermal rights. For example, a user has published that an RTX 5080 that he had only used for a week[s] To have another product from Gigabyte. Another user found that the gel “didn't even look melted, simply slipped completely out of the position”. In all of these cases, the owners did not observe overheating or loss of performance.

So far, no confirmed case has shown that the card fails after the leak or is significantly hotter. In other words, the problem is mostly cosmetic. Gigabytes and reviewers agree that the GPUS works normally because the benchmarks have not changed and no black -specific errors were associated with the gel. Nevertheless, long -term reliability is still uncertain. If Gel gradually wanders away from the VRAM chips, these chips could see somewhat higher temperatures when they are severe. Nobody has yet reported component damage, but it is a potential problem. At least the leakage gel can catch dust or hinder the full contact if it dries unevenly over time. For this reason, the owners are recommended to monitor their cards on performance waste or temperature tips.

Practical advice for consumers

Check and clean. If you have a Gigabyte RTX 50s or even a Radeon RX 9000 (especially an early batch), check regularly under the heat sink and around the PCB for white or gray residues. When you see through leakage gel, carefully clean it with isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Only do this if the PC is switched off and excluded.

If you have your GPU in a vertical bracket or a case, note that the gravity can tighten this problem. If possible, install your GPU horizontally until you are sure that the thermal gel has settled. At least during the first month of use, you can carry out benchmarks or stress tests with surveillance to ensure that the temperatures remain normal.

While gigabytes have not offered a wide recall, you can take over individual RMA cases if a customer is affected. If your card has large amounts of leaks or inexplicable thermal problems, contact gigabyte support or your retailer. Note that under normal conditions (as gigabytes determine) should not be affected. Documenting photos of the leak with contact can help.

If you plan to buy a new Gigabyte GPU, you know that the latest production runs have adjusted the GEL application. Try to buy from a retailer who received shares after the end of April/May 2025. If you buy used purchase, ask the seller whether the card is ever leaked or opened. Alternatively, take into account models from other manufacturers if you want to avoid this certain yellow -shaped cooler design.

Remember that the cards also went well for this problem for many users. Several reports emphasize that the GPU still exists stress tests and game benchmarks even with the thermal thermal gel. Gigabytes and independent reviewers have seen no accelerated wear or failures caused by the gel. Nevertheless, the discovery of a defect in a high -quality, expensive component is understandably frustrating. Information and proactively checking your card is the best way to ensure long -term security.