Most GPUs today still ship with conventional thermal paste, but some higher-end cards — such as the Founder's Edition RTX 5090 — use liquid metal to maximize the cooling potential on the core.

Not for the faint of heart: Although using liquid metal on processors instead of thermal paste can significantly lower temperatures, one mistake during its application can lead to catastrophic damage.

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Liquid metal refers to a class of metallic materials that remain in a liquid state at or near room temperature. These materials possess unique properties, such as high electrical and thermal ...