chromis0108
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I feel so stupid. Just bought a 3080 hydro copper 12gb and I just noticed when opening the box that it needs to be water cooled externally... I am wondering if I can get a AIO for GPU to water cool it exclusively without spending 1000$ on a building a brand new water cooled rig. Just water cool the GPU. what do you guys think? Thanks in advance !
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 10:40:57
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You would probably have to search EBAY for an AIO for the 3080 12gb.
I would suggest to buy the gear for an open loop. Every single thing in an open loop is reusable, except for the waterblock on the GPU, 99.99% of the time. While you may invest into it now, you can use it for many years with many different setups.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 10:47:30
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I know nothing about water cooling..
it is a scary venture when I don't even know where to start.
I dont want to mess up my build.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 10:48:50
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If you just want to get it going for now, all you need is a submersible aquarium pump, 5 gallon bucket, hose and fittings for the GPU. ~$50 or less and it will run fine.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 10:53:45
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That sounds even scarier.
I dont mind waiting and building something that will be permanent.
I just dont even know where to start to be honnest.
so the AIO seemed like a good compromise.
I bought it on amazon so could just return the card too I guess.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 11:04:55
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 11:09:10
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 12:04:08
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chromis0108
That sounds even scarier.
Why do people always say it sound sketchy...?
https://youtu.be/VaWGUGobRzo
Because the block will be contaminated, corroded, and the whole video card warranty will be void. Do sketchy stuff with a block that isn't tied to an expensive video card's warranty.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 12:07:41
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Yea I wouldn't see myself do a setup like that for graphics card that cost me around $1000.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 12:17:20
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chromis0108
That sounds even scarier.
Why do people always say it sound sketchy...?
https://youtu.be/VaWGUGobRzo
Because the block will be contaminated, corroded, and the whole video card warranty will be void.
Do sketchy stuff with a block that isn't tied to an expensive video card's warranty.
Lol what? With 5 gallons of distilled water in a sealed system plus an additive for a couple months? Yeah OK chicken little. And since when is a $800 video card 'expensive'?
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 12:19:07
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chromis0108
Yea I wouldn't see myself do a setup like that for graphics card that cost me around $1000.
I see yourself returning a video card in the near future. Next time, do more research before buying.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 12:30:59
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kevinc313
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chromis0108
That sounds even scarier.
Why do people always say it sound sketchy...?
https://youtu.be/VaWGUGobRzo
Because the block will be contaminated, corroded, and the whole video card warranty will be void.
Do sketchy stuff with a block that isn't tied to an expensive video card's warranty.
Lol what? With 5 gallons of distilled water in a sealed system plus an additive for a couple months? Yeah OK chicken little.
Go ahead and try some distilled water in a bucket. ;) I have seen the results far too many times. Throw in some water wetter while you are at it. lol The nickel will dissolve and flake off, and the copper will oxidize. Warranty void.
And since when is a $800 video card 'expensive'?
Since always.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 12:47:46
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ty_ger07
kevinc313
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chromis0108
That sounds even scarier.
Why do people always say it sound sketchy...?
https://youtu.be/VaWGUGobRzo
Because the block will be contaminated, corroded, and the whole video card warranty will be void.
Do sketchy stuff with a block that isn't tied to an expensive video card's warranty.
Lol what? With 5 gallons of distilled water in a sealed system plus an additive for a couple months? Yeah OK chicken little.
Go ahead and try some distilled water in a bucket. ;)
I have seen the results far too many times.
Throw in some water wetter while you are at it. lol
The nickel will dissolve and flake off, and the copper will oxidize. Warranty void.
And since when is a $800 video card 'expensive'?
Since always.
I didn't recommend water wetter, not that it would cause a problem over a few months. In the 5-gallon plastic bucket challenge, 5-10% auto antifreeze should be just fine with the distilled water. Nor would I expect a plastic, sealed aquarium pump to have any problem. Here's a $10 plastic pump with a ceramic impeller shaft: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Deluxe-Submersible-Adjustable-Hydroponics/dp/B091STQB51/?th=1 I don't see why you are arguing about this, you've never done it, you've never seen anyone do it and there's nothing technically wrong with it.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 13:28:52
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kevinc313
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chromis0108
That sounds even scarier.
Why do people always say it sound sketchy...?
https://youtu.be/VaWGUGobRzo
Because the block will be contaminated, corroded, and the whole video card warranty will be void.
Do sketchy stuff with a block that isn't tied to an expensive video card's warranty.
Lol what? With 5 gallons of distilled water in a sealed system plus an additive for a couple months? Yeah OK chicken little.
And since when is a $800 video card 'expensive'?
A bucket is not a sealed system. We can read what you wrote. Go away troll.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 13:29:37
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 13:41:18
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HeavyHemi
kevinc313
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chromis0108
That sounds even scarier.
Why do people always say it sound sketchy...?
https://youtu.be/VaWGUGobRzo
Because the block will be contaminated, corroded, and the whole video card warranty will be void.
Do sketchy stuff with a block that isn't tied to an expensive video card's warranty.
Lol what? With 5 gallons of distilled water in a sealed system plus an additive for a couple months? Yeah OK chicken little.
And since when is a $800 video card 'expensive'?
A bucket is not a sealed system. We can read what you wrote. Go away troll.
Sorry you don't have any design or engineering or painting or cooling experience like I do. We are not talking about an open air latrine pee pee poo poo bucket here. God forbid anybody doesn't use an off the shelf solution. I'm just trying to help out OP with a temp fix to get him going. Home Depot or wherever sells 5 gallon paint buckets with lids for under $10. Sealed, they are VERY air and water tight. Just as watertight as a PC custom loop. All you need to do is simply punch/drill some holes in the lid for the tubing, seal with your sealant of choice, and secure the hose with proper strain relief. Or if you wanted to get completely ridiculous, you could use bulkhead pass throughs.
post edited by kevinc313 - 2022/08/10 13:49:56
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 13:48:48
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I used automotive antifreeze once. Don’t do it
The plastic parts will crack and leak
Ask me how I know.
Oh yeah I already told you. I did it once.
It didn’t take very long either, few months and there were puddles in the case.
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 13:58:56
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I used automotive antifreeze once. Don’t do it
The plastic parts will crack and leak
Ask me how I know.
Oh yeah I already told you. I did it once.
It didn’t take very long either, few months and there were puddles in the case.
What percent did you use? Sorry to hear that. Ethylene Glycol in low percentages has been widely used for many (20?) years in PC loops. Usually EG / antifreeze is safe with plastics and rubber (like in cars), but as listed below CAB (cellulose acetate butyrate / uvex) or polycarbonate isn't going to work: https://www.plasticsintl....mical-resistance-chart Also this: https://www.performance-p...?product_list_limit=96
post edited by kevinc313 - 2022/08/10 14:11:18
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 14:27:54
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EBAY it
EK D5 w/ res 125$
360 Rad 35$
5 pack arctic P12 fans 36 $
Fittings + softTubing + Clear Coolant 74$
And you have your card cooled and Protected for under 300$ then you have the confidence to build bigger and nicer next time
and the seed parts it wont cost 1000$ to expand it
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 14:45:37
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bill1024
I used automotive antifreeze once. Don’t do it
The plastic parts will crack and leak
Ask me how I know.
Oh yeah I already told you. I did it once.
It didn’t take very long either, few months and there were puddles in the case.
What percent did you use? Sorry to hear that. Ethylene Glycol in low percentages has been widely used for many (20?) years in PC loops. Usually EG / antifreeze is safe with plastics and rubber (like in cars), but as listed below CAB (cellulose acetate butyrate / uvex) or polycarbonate isn't going to work:
https://www.plasticsintl....mical-resistance-chart
Also this:
https://www.performance-p...?product_list_limit=96
I used about two to three ounces of EG to about a quart and a half of distilled water. Made a couple dozen hairline cracks in the plastic and was weeping out. I could see it would not take to much more for the plastic to completely fail and fall apart. Propylene glycol I do believe is what is used for cooling loops
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 14:45:38
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bill1024
I used automotive antifreeze once. Don’t do it
The plastic parts will crack and leak
Ask me how I know.
Oh yeah I already told you. I did it once.
It didn’t take very long either, few months and there were puddles in the case.
What percent did you use? Sorry to hear that. Ethylene Glycol in low percentages has been widely used for many (20?) years in PC loops. Usually EG / antifreeze is safe with plastics and rubber (like in cars), but as listed below CAB (cellulose acetate butyrate / uvex) or polycarbonate isn't going to work:
https://www.plasticsintl....mical-resistance-chart
Also this:
https://www.performance-p...?product_list_limit=96
I used about two to three ounces of EG to about a quart and a half of distilled water. Made a couple dozen hairline cracks in the plastic and was weeping out. I could see it would not take to much more for the plastic to completely fail and fall apart. Propylene glycol I do believe is what is used for cooling loops
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 14:49:04
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Card has been returned !
I will learn water cooling on my next build, sadly cannot afford even 500$ extra to switch to water cooling at the moment.
and apparently a GPU AIO would have just throttled performance which is kinda counterproductive when getting a super performant card like this.
One heck of a card tho. the specs and tests I saw seemed wayy up there. which is why I kinda impulse bought it.
Wish it was more clear that it absolutely needs to be plugged into a separate water cooling system as not many reviews even mentioned that and not much info about that is on the amazon listing..
I'll prob order the non-watercooled version.
Anyway Thank you everyone for the help !
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Re: AIO for Hydro copper 3080 ??
2022/08/10 20:09:21
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bill1024
kevinc313
bill1024
I used automotive antifreeze once. Don’t do it
The plastic parts will crack and leak
Ask me how I know.
Oh yeah I already told you. I did it once.
It didn’t take very long either, few months and there were puddles in the case.
What percent did you use? Sorry to hear that. Ethylene Glycol in low percentages has been widely used for many (20?) years in PC loops. Usually EG / antifreeze is safe with plastics and rubber (like in cars), but as listed below CAB (cellulose acetate butyrate / uvex) or polycarbonate isn't going to work:
https://www.plasticsintl....mical-resistance-chart
Also this:
https://www.performance-p...?product_list_limit=96
I used about two to three ounces of EG to about a quart and a half of distilled water.
Made a couple dozen hairline cracks in the plastic and was weeping out. I could see it would not take to much more for the plastic to completely fail and fall apart.
Propylene glycol I do believe is what is used for cooling loops
Sorry to hear about your troubles. Maybe it was some Polycarbonate?
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