Razor Core X Question

[iAssimilated]

I think I made a mistake. The last time I swapped out my RX 6800 XT for my RX Vega 56 in my Razor Core X, I saw the below piece of material and removed it. I don't remember seeing it before and it was slightly askew, so I thought it might have came off one of my video cards. While playing a game last night, it seemed the Razor Core X's case got super hot and I don't believe this is normal. Not sure if I am crazy or not, but I don't want damage the unit.

Does anyone know what this piece of material is made of and how important it is? Also, does anyone know what I could replace it with?

 

[p8blr]

That's Kapton tape. I can't say why it was there, but it's used as an electrical and thermal insulator. You could probably buy a roll of it on amazon. Unless it's covering up a thermal sensor or something, I kind of doubt it but maybe, I have a feeling it's not the cause of your issue. Good luck!

 

[iAssimilated]

Thank you! I have some Kapton tape on the way. It's worth re-adding since I feel it should be there.

 

[diego.caraballo]

Thank you! I have some Kapton tape on the way. It's worth re-adding since I feel it should be there.

It comes from factory, so it's safe to asume that it has some reason to be there.
Maybe certain cards could come nearby of the components under the tape when installed?
That would explain the tape to avoid a short circuit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/eGPU/comments/gr20s6

 

[iAssimilated]

I replaced the Kapton tape on my Razor Core X:

Funny thing is, the Vega 56 still makes my enclosure super hot. The 6800 XT does not. So, I am using the 6800 again, since it is treating my enclosure better. Also, I have less graphical anomalies with the 6800. I had not used my Vega 56 since upgrading to Monterey. Too bad it acts worse than before (with Big Sur), but I am committed to seeing how Ventura handles both cards before ditching one for the other.