If you’ve ever found an old graphics card in the back of your shelf and wished it could also house a CPU cooler, the good news is that you might only need a 3D printer and a screwdriver.

As shown by YouTuber TrashBench, a simple swap of the cooling mechanism can yield impressive results. In a demonstration, the YouTuber affixed a Cooler Master heatsink to a GTX 960 GPU using zip ties, although this initial method resulted in poor airflow and unsatisfactory temperatures.

However, with a fine-tuned approach, using a 3D printed bracket that precisely fits the GPU’s design, TrashBench successfully mounted the CPU cooler and saw temperatures drop from 50 °C to 28 °C. This configuration not only outperformed the stock cooler but also revealed how current technology such as printers can empower hardware enthusiasts to innovate and modify their setups.

“It’s surprising how straightforward such modifications can be nowadays — 3D printers have transformed the DIY landscape for better!”