Same clean, smaller drop: the twin GTX 1050 Ti | DustyFans Ep. 5

Episode 5 is the second of the matched pair. Same EVGA GTX 1050 Ti, same clean, same bench as the Episode 4 twin, so I could see how repeatable the result is. The interesting part: this one came in cooler than its twin, so the clean did less. On the bench, before vs after the clean: Load temps dropped about 3C (53C to 50C), and the soak dropped about 5C (58C to 53C). The Episode 4 twin started hotter at 56C and dropped 8C. Same card, but the dirtier one had more to gain. The graphics score didn't move on either one. They are power capped at 75W, so a clean shows up as lower temps and a quieter fan, not more frames. VRAM tested clean, no artifacts, all three outputs (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI) working. Honest result: a real but modest drop, smaller than its twin because it ran cooler to start. That is the whole point of doing two identical cards back to back. How we measure: dustyfans.com/methodology Episode 4 is the first twin if you want the side by side. Gear I use to clean these (affiliate links, supports the channel at no extra cost to you): Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut: https://amzn.to/4fVBldL 99% Isopropyl Alcohol: https://amzn.to/4vVecNb Ultrasonic cleaner: https://amzn.to/4vim9Mx Anti-static brush set: https://amzn.to/4oxDXRb Thermal pads (assorted thicknesses): https://amzn.to/4eebTyP Precision screwdriver kit: https://amzn.to/4erXUEp Electric air duster: https://amzn.to/4aNRBtB Nitrile gloves: https://amzn.to/4apG43R Microfiber cloths: https://amzn.to/4vTSol0 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.