Imagine, you’ve just bought your RX 9070 Pulse or Pure, you’re impatient as you are, you install it in your PC and then, BAM, the temperatures are bad. Well, that’s strange, because Sapphire’s RX 9000s are massive and have two or three fans, so they should cool well. Yes, but have you removed all the protective covers? I’m not sure!
RX 9070 Pulse & Pure: have you removed all the protective covers?
As you can see, in order to avoid deformation of the backplate during transport, and the various stages before you have the card in your hands, Sapphire slips a protective foam underneath it. However, it’s easy to see that this foam obstructs the backplate opening, causing the card’s temperature to soar.
To remove it, simply push the foam block in the direction of the red arrow. If it doesn’t come off, you can remove the seal sticker and pull it out through the back of the board after removing the screws circled in yellow.
Of course, the reason Sapphire is making this statement is because it has received feedback from users regarding poor temperatures. While this may seem obvious, in the rush and excitement of receiving your new card, you may not read the documentation, and that’s how you miss out on things like this.
In conclusion, even if you can’t wait to enjoy your newly acquired card, take your time. Also, read the manuals supplied, so you don’t have to dismantle your PC to remove the last remaining protections.
