Modder and YouTuber “VIK-on” completed his project on modifying a Palit RTX 3070 with 16GB of video memory, doubling the card’s VRAM capacity from its original 8GB specification. In his video detailing the mod, VIK-on shows us the installation process of the memory modules, and his experiences using the card. This isn’t the first time this has happened. We’ve previously covered VIK-on’s memory mod on an RTX 2070, where he upgrades that card from 8GB to 16GB of memory with some success. Things seem to have gone better with the 3070 this round. Installation Process VIK-on’s work is no easy process, so don’t expect to have a good experience duplicating his mod back at home with your own card. Especially if you lack the proper equipment. VIK-on first takes the cooler off the RTX 3070, then applies a heat gun to the card’s VRAM modules and starts increases the temperature to the point where he can pull the modules off the card with little to no resistance. Next, VIK-on has to change what is known as “straps” on the PCB itself. Basically, these straps are little resistors that need to be changed (re-soldered) depending on the memory module in use,… Read full this story
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