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2013/08/09 11:34:43 (permalink)
I toke off the fans and installed my waterblock and noticed that along some edges there is what looks like wet marks? I cleaned it off with rubbing alcohol but why was it there? Pic:
 

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    Re:EVGA GTX 780 SC w/ ACX - Wet Edges??? 2013/08/09 11:37:47 (permalink) ☄ Helpful
    That's not water, that's oil from the thermal pads and its normal.
     
    So nothing to see here folks.

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    Re:EVGA GTX 780 SC w/ ACX - Wet Edges??? 2013/08/09 11:38:57 (permalink)
    Thanks :)
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    Re:EVGA GTX 780 SC w/ ACX - Wet Edges??? 2013/08/09 20:44:10 (permalink)
    Hi , how long have you been running the cards with just the universal blocks?
     
    Im doing the same with the Swiftech MCW 82, but im afraid of VRM temps and put a 90mm fan directly on the card(which i really hate).
     
    Do you have any trouble with the card wit just the block? any other cooling on the ACX plate? Stability issues? Do you overclock the card?
     
    I apreciate any insight about this topic, Will the card behave normally with just the waterblock and no cooling on the ACX plate?
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    Re:EVGA GTX 780 SC w/ ACX - Wet Edges??? 2013/08/09 20:49:19 (permalink)
    Rei86

    That's not water, that's oil from the thermal pads and its normal.



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    Re:EVGA GTX 780 SC w/ ACX - Wet Edges??? 2013/08/09 21:03:49 (permalink)
    Haven't got around to putting it in my system. Waiting on a rad to arrive next week. Don't think VRM / RAM temps should be a problem if you have good airflow in the case. Can always get some cooper or nickle VRM / RAM heatsinks.
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    Re:EVGA GTX 780 SC w/ ACX - Wet Edges??? 2013/08/09 23:04:00 (permalink)
    My 680's had this on the backplate after taking them out for the 780's. It is normal, thermal grease. 
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