Hi everyone,
I'm currently playing games on my Zotac Zone (AMD Ryzen 7 8840U) at High settings with the TDP maxed out at 28W.
I ran AIDA64 to check my temps under load, and here are the numbers (as shown in the attached screenshots):
• CPU Diode: Hitting up to 89°C
• GPU / GPU SoC: Around 87°C / 86°C
• Lexar SSD (512GB): Reaching a toasted 72°C (This worries me the most)
(Note: AIDA64 shows 0°C/1°C on the main CPU line, which I assume is just a sensor bug with the Phoenix/Hawk Point APU, but the CPU Diode temp seems very real).
The fan is ramping up heavily, and the device feels quite hot. I know 28W is pushing this mini heatsink to its absolute limit, but are these temps normal for the Zotac Zone at max TDP? Also, I'm thinking about opening it up to repaste and add some thermal pads for the SSD.
1. Is it worth repasting a device this new?
2. What is the current "meta" thermal paste/pad for handheld bare-die chips? Should I go with Honeywell PTM7950 phase-change pad or a thick paste like Thermalright TF8 to avoid the pump-out effect?
Would love to hear from other Zotac Zone owners or anyone running 7840U/8840U handhelds. Thanks in advance!