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13 14 15 17 16 18 19 STEP 10 The last step is to install the card into the board, but before you do that make sure to put some paper towel in front and at the back of the slot to catch any moisture running off from the card. Preventing it from shorting something on the board in this area (18). LAST STEP Now you’re done and it’s time to let it rip. Prep your cards and GPU pots like this every time. Don't be lazy and skip steps, and your hardware will keep running strong letting you get the best overclocking results possible with it. I can't even remember the last time I killed a card while using this prep method and I’m overclocking a ton these days so I know it works. Watch out for the next issue where I will be using a similar GPU prep method, only this time for 4 way 3D overclocking. [ K|NGP|N ] Issue 21 | 2012 The OverClocker 29