Just noticed if I set the fans to auto on my Zotac, at 32c ambient fans went straight up to 100%. Definitely on the throttling side. I deshrouded it and zip tied 2x 140mm fans and according to HWINFO, fans are at 75%. Went down from 100% to 75%. Big help. Let's see if this holds at 35c summer temps. Also checked pads for the Zotac Amp Holo is 2mm. Will replace the pads later if this still doesn't hold.
Yeah tried that atm i've a ryzen cpu heatsink at the top and it works somewhat, but i think ima try the thermal pad mod , just hope that the 2mm works fine.
How does this work? I mean how did you mount the heatsink?
My 3080’s are not thermal throttling but i did notice the backplate is super hot where the memory and vrams are located so i put a 120mm case fan on there .
Now its just warm to the touch not burning anymore .
Maybe try that and see if it fixes ur problem before u open ur card .
Can you please post pictures? Kinda interested how you did it