Thermal pads

[OD_Bloodlust]

Hello all! I have quite a simple question. My laptop came with thermal putty in it. My question is; is thermal putty better or thermal pads? And if pads, what thickness would be optimal for the Omen 16z?

[Irfan_06 · Accepted solution]

Hi @OD_Bloodlust,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to assist you.

When it comes to thermal management in laptops, both thermal putty and thermal pads have their advantages and disadvantages.

Thermal Putty:

• Pros: Generally offers better thermal conductivity and can fill in uneven surfaces more effectively, providing a good thermal interface between components.
• Cons: It can be more difficult to apply and may be messier.

Thermal Pads:

• Pros: Easier to apply, clean, and replace. They come in various thicknesses, making them versatile for different applications.
• Cons: Usually have slightly lower thermal conductivity compared to high-quality thermal putties.

For the OMEN 16z, if you're considering replacing thermal pads with thermal putty, make sure you choose a high-quality thermal putty designed for electronics.

Thickness for Thermal Pads:

• Typically, for laptops, thermal pads range from 0.5 mm to 3 mm in thickness. The optimal thickness will depend on the gap between the components you are trying to cool. If you're replacing existing pads, match the thickness of the original ones. If you're unsure, starting with 1 mm pads is often a safe bet, as they can compress slightly to fit various gaps.

Always ensure that the pads or putty you choose are compatible with the temperatures and conditions inside your laptop.

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I hope this helps.

Take care and have a great day ahead!

Irwin6

HP Support

[OD_Bloodlust]

Thank you for clearing that up. I'll probably go with putty considering the better conduction. I do feel like there is some sort of a software issue going on as well because I've realised that while gaming the temps go to about 90 on average (for the cpu) while the gpu is relatively cooler at about 75. This makes me think that maybe conduction isn't really a problem because assuming it is the problem, the temps while gaming should skyrocket. For now I'm going to get the putty but if I find any software related problems I'll be sure to post a reply. Thanks again