EVGA

EVGA 1080 Ti SC Black on water (EKWB A240G)

Author
lapintoxic
New Member
  • Total Posts : 30
  • Reward points : 0
  • Joined: 2016/07/27 08:16:41
  • Status: offline
  • Ribbons : 0
2017/08/21 07:51:01 (permalink)
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to post here for those you like me are first timer looking to water cool their system with one of those new kits but might be scared away.
 
I decided to get the EKWB A240G kit (which is for both CPU and GPU) after my step-up (from 1080 FTW2 to 1080Ti) was finally on its way and I can say I am very happy with this kit and so I decided to post for those who might have questions about the kit or the process I went through.
 
A little background about my LIMITED experience with watercooling. I got my first AIO when I built my new PC (see specs below) and went with the Corsair H100i V2. Unfortunately, the system was too loud for me and so I went with a Noctua NH D15 which is what I had until now.
I have been following EKWB has they were supposed to bring a new modular system called "EK-MLC" but then, I found about the new gaming series which includes the A240G. It had great reviews on youtube and you can't be the price so I decided that this would be the one for me and boy I have not been disappointed.
 
Here are some (not so great) pictures of the system.


System specs:
Case: Fractal Design R5
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700k o/c at 4.6Ghz 
MB: Asus Z170-a
RAM: 16GB Kingston Hyper-X DDR4 2133Mhz (o/c at 2800Mhz)
Cooling: EKWB A240G + 360mm RAD
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 P2
GPU: EVGA GeForce 1080 TI SC Black Edition
Storage: 2x 500 GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
#1

7 Replies Related Threads

    lapintoxic
    New Member
    • Total Posts : 30
    • Reward points : 0
    • Joined: 2016/07/27 08:16:41
    • Status: offline
    • Ribbons : 0
    Re: EVGA 1080 Ti SC Black on water (EKWB A240G) 2017/08/21 07:52:36 (permalink)
    Things to look for based on my experience with the A240G kit:
    1- Read the manual and instruction even before buying this kit (https://www.ekfluidgaming.com/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109890721.pdf) to get familiar with the process
    2- Review the videos provided by EKWB before buying the kit (https://www.youtube.com/user/EKWBofficial/playlists) to get even more familiar with the process
    3- Figure out the position for the pump/reservoir combo first
    => The combo can be mounted on a bracket which then connects where you would have a 120mm FAN. For me the only place was behind the PSU and I needed access to the bottom of the case to screw it in (which had a cover). so make sure that you have a location in mind for the combo prior to setting this all. In my case, I had just enough space between the PSU and combo for the cable to passthrough but it might not be the same for you.
    4- Make sure you have enough room for the reservoir as well and make sure you have enough airflow in your case
    5- Do not over tight the fittings. EKWB provide an HEX KEY to be used and I recommend tightening all the fittings with it but make sure not to over tight then as you will damage the thread and leaks will occur
     
    Things that went wrong:
    1- Defective CPU backplate in my case. One of the thread on the backplate was damaged upon arrival and I could not tight it up from that side. I had to purchase a new backplate on Newegg as EKWB was closed 2 days for a holiday and I was very impatient. 
     
     
    So far this was a pretty easy and I would totally recommend doing this for those who can't afford a fully custom loop (which would cost 2x - 3x what this kit cost) or for those whose like me wants to get started but do not with to use an AIO as I will (for my next build) definitely go with a custom loop.
    As far as temps, I can't give you a before and after for the GPU because I installed the waterblock on the GPU as soon as it arrived but my old 1080 would get to the 70s and the 1080Ti (overclocked to +100Mhz which gets to a max of 2062) stays in the high 40s and sometime low 50s. My CPU which runs at 4.6Ghz gets in the 60s to mid 70s depending on the load.
     
    I hope this was helpful to some,
    post edited by lapintoxic - 2017/08/21 09:53:17

    System specs:
    Case: Fractal Design R5
    CPU: Intel Core i7-6700k o/c at 4.6Ghz 
    MB: Asus Z170-a
    RAM: 16GB Kingston Hyper-X DDR4 2133Mhz (o/c at 2800Mhz)
    Cooling: EKWB A240G + 360mm RAD
    PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 P2
    GPU: EVGA GeForce 1080 TI SC Black Edition
    Storage: 2x 500 GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
    #2
    PietroBR
    FTW Member
    • Total Posts : 1202
    • Reward points : 0
    • Joined: 2013/09/14 06:40:52
    • Location: Brazil
    • Status: offline
    • Ribbons : 7
    Re: EVGA 1080 Ti SC Black on water (EKWB A240G) 2017/08/22 04:20:07 (permalink)
    Nice build 
    Sure the new ones on the custom water cooling world will find your tips very important. 

    Out of curiosity, as I didn't saw in your post anything related, how are your temps on the A240G kit? Both CPU and GPU..

    Case: Asus Z370-G Box / MB: Asus Z370-G / CPU: Intel I7 8700K / Mem.: 16GB (2x8) 3000Mhz Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 / GPU: GTX 1080TI FTW3 / A.I.O. W.C: EVGA CLC280 / PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 750W

     
     
    #3
    Valtrius Malleus
    iCX Member
    • Total Posts : 290
    • Reward points : 0
    • Joined: 2017/03/16 19:46:33
    • Status: offline
    • Ribbons : 2
    Re: EVGA 1080 Ti SC Black on water (EKWB A240G) 2017/08/22 06:34:06 (permalink)
    I watched this video from JayzTwoCents and he got some good results. I think he even had the 240 rad too. The cost is also attractive considering the performance is on par with copper, my only concern is the option to expand. It seems the only company crazy enough to use aluminium for waterloops is EK and they have a rather small selection at that. I checked the 360mm "Alustream" rad and it's not in stock, so even EK don't have them lol. In any case *ahem*, nice looking loop you have there. 
     
     
    #4
    lapintoxic
    New Member
    • Total Posts : 30
    • Reward points : 0
    • Joined: 2016/07/27 08:16:41
    • Status: offline
    • Ribbons : 0
    Re: EVGA 1080 Ti SC Black on water (EKWB A240G) 2017/08/22 06:53:27 (permalink)
    PietroBR
    Nice build 
    Sure the new ones on the custom water cooling world will find your tips very important. 

    Out of curiosity, as I didn't saw in your post anything related, how are your temps on the A240G kit? Both CPU and GPU..




    Thank you!
    The GPU temps were running in the high 40s, low 50s when playing doom all maxed out in 1440p. The CPU (currently running at 4500Mhz) usually does not go above the high 60s but I am still working on overclocking all the component after a BIOS update and instability using my old settings.
     
    At idle, everything is in the low 30s but the case I have has not great airflow and I really only push the fan when I have to but I am very impressed for the temps I get on a 240mm cooling both the GPU and CPU at the same time.

    System specs:
    Case: Fractal Design R5
    CPU: Intel Core i7-6700k o/c at 4.6Ghz 
    MB: Asus Z170-a
    RAM: 16GB Kingston Hyper-X DDR4 2133Mhz (o/c at 2800Mhz)
    Cooling: EKWB A240G + 360mm RAD
    PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 P2
    GPU: EVGA GeForce 1080 TI SC Black Edition
    Storage: 2x 500 GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
    #5
    lapintoxic
    New Member
    • Total Posts : 30
    • Reward points : 0
    • Joined: 2016/07/27 08:16:41
    • Status: offline
    • Ribbons : 0
    Re: EVGA 1080 Ti SC Black on water (EKWB A240G) 2017/08/22 06:55:42 (permalink)
    Valtrius Malleus
    I watched this video from JayzTwoCents and he got some good results. I think he even had the 240 rad too. The cost is also attractive considering the performance is on par with copper, my only concern is the option to expand. It seems the only company crazy enough to use aluminium for waterloops is EK and they have a rather small selection at that. I checked the 360mm "Alustream" rad and it's not in stock, so even EK don't have them lol. In any case *ahem*, nice looking loop you have there. 

     
    I do believe that EK has planned in extending the fluid gaming line (which the A240G) is part of but I am not exactly sure what is to come. I would not be surprised though if we start seeing fittings, bigger radiator, etc. coming out in the next few months.
    Price wise, you could technically buy 2x of those kits and use one for your CPU and one for your GPU and still pay less that you would for a full custom loop but then you would have 2 pumps or you could replace it with a larger one?

    System specs:
    Case: Fractal Design R5
    CPU: Intel Core i7-6700k o/c at 4.6Ghz 
    MB: Asus Z170-a
    RAM: 16GB Kingston Hyper-X DDR4 2133Mhz (o/c at 2800Mhz)
    Cooling: EKWB A240G + 360mm RAD
    PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 P2
    GPU: EVGA GeForce 1080 TI SC Black Edition
    Storage: 2x 500 GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
    #6
    choseonghoon87
    New Member
    • Total Posts : 3
    • Reward points : 0
    • Joined: 2017/06/16 09:53:18
    • Status: offline
    • Ribbons : 0
    Re: EVGA 1080 Ti SC Black on water (EKWB A240G) 2017/08/23 16:34:37 (permalink)
    It's up for sale on their website under "parts" tab.

    #7
    Cool GTX
    EVGA Forum Moderator
    • Total Posts : 31005
    • Reward points : 0
    • Joined: 2010/12/12 14:22:25
    • Location: Folding for the Greater Good
    • Status: offline
    • Ribbons : 122
    Re: EVGA 1080 Ti SC Black on water (EKWB A240G) 2017/08/23 16:45:44 (permalink)
    choseonghoon87
    It's up for sale on their website under "parts" tab.
     



     
    You'll have to complete that thought, choseonghoon87

    Learn your way around the EVGA Forums, Rules & limits on new accounts Ultimate Self-Starter Thread For New Members

    I am a Volunteer Moderator - not an EVGA employee

    https://foldingathome.org -->become a citizen scientist and contribute your compute power to help fight global health threats

    RTX Project EVGA X99 FTWK Nibbler EVGA X99 Classified EVGA 3080Ti FTW3 Ultra


    #8
    Jump to:
  • Back to Mobile