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EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation

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2019/04/30 18:50:40 (permalink)
So, I finally installed the Kraken G12 / X42 on my EVGA 2080 FTW3
Here is the process / pictures if anyone is interest: https://imgur.com/gallery/KlxVdt4
 
 
Key points:
  • I was able to keep the back and front (inner) plates.
  • Due to the front plate there's a small gap between the bracket and the card, but tests proved there's enough contact, so not a problem.
  • Due to lower temps OC is now stable at 2190/2175Mhz on benchmarks.
  • Max bench temps dropped @ 15C, but on a way silent card now.
  • This also proved FTW3 stock cooler is pretty good.
Any questions let me know =)

CPU » Intel I7 8700K @ 5Ghz w/ EVGA CLC 280
MOBO » Asus Maximus X Hero
RAM » G.Skill TridentZ 2x8GB 3200Mhz @ 3400Mhz
VGA » EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 Ultra w/ 417.71 - OC 2175/8250 with Kraken G12/X42
Displays » Dell S2716DG 27' 144Hz G-Sync (DP) + LG TV 49UJ6525 1080p@120hz (HDMI)
OS » W10 Pro 1709 build 16299.1059
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    Re: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation 2019/04/30 20:57:55 (permalink)
    Pretty nice card on those temps! Would be interesting to see it on a hydro block at 36-38c.

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    Re: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation 2019/04/30 21:15:08 (permalink)
    Any Links to your Benchmark Scores?
     
    Is this LM?


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    Re: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation 2019/04/30 21:34:01 (permalink)
    AHowes
    Pretty nice card on those temps! Would be interesting to see it on a hydro block at 36-38c.

     
    Thanks!
    On that range the core clock would stay at 2205 =)
     
    bcavnaugh
    Any Links to your Benchmark Scores?
    Is this LM?




    No links yet, Superposition only allows to post scores if you have the pro version and I didn't ran 3D Mark yet (need to update it and got bored and just jumped into games haha)
    That's not LM, it's the normal thermal paste that came installed, it's just an odd reflection as I had a flashlight pointing to the card to take better pictures hehe.
     
    I'm using Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut on the GPU, considering my concerns with the gap LM was not a good idea.
     

    CPU » Intel I7 8700K @ 5Ghz w/ EVGA CLC 280
    MOBO » Asus Maximus X Hero
    RAM » G.Skill TridentZ 2x8GB 3200Mhz @ 3400Mhz
    VGA » EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 Ultra w/ 417.71 - OC 2175/8250 with Kraken G12/X42
    Displays » Dell S2716DG 27' 144Hz G-Sync (DP) + LG TV 49UJ6525 1080p@120hz (HDMI)
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    Re: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation 2019/05/03 10:57:58 (permalink)
    bcavnaugh
    Any Links to your Benchmark Scores?

     
    So just an update, ran some Time Spy and this is the best one so far: https://www.3dmark.com/spy/7074885
     

     
    Crazy how Time Spy is hard on hardware.
    Even that the temps are stable at 54/55 during the entire run, TDP will max out a lot of times which translates on core clock fluctuation all over the place instead of being stable like other benchmarks.
    I believe that on Water this card could have the TDP bumped a little to 350W (it's 338) but @EVGA_JacobF said it's already maxed out so wont happen.
     
    Happy with the card regardless =)

    CPU » Intel I7 8700K @ 5Ghz w/ EVGA CLC 280
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    RAM » G.Skill TridentZ 2x8GB 3200Mhz @ 3400Mhz
    VGA » EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 Ultra w/ 417.71 - OC 2175/8250 with Kraken G12/X42
    Displays » Dell S2716DG 27' 144Hz G-Sync (DP) + LG TV 49UJ6525 1080p@120hz (HDMI)
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    Re: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation 2019/05/03 11:02:32 (permalink)
    Run it again at a little lower clock to see higher scores as it will not hit the power limit as much.

    That's the secret. As hard as you can go without hitting the power limit as much.

    My card could hit 2205mhz but at 2160 in firestrike it scored better as it only set off the power limit 2 times at the beginning of test 1.. the one that can max the power easy.

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    Re: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation 2019/05/03 11:04:09 (permalink)
    AHowes
    Run it again at a little lower clock to see higher scores as it will not hit the power limit as much.

    That's the secret. As hard as you can go without hitting the power limit as much.

    My card could hit 2205mhz but at 2160 in firestrike it scored better as it only set off the power limit 2 times at the beginning of test 1.. the one that can max the power easy.



    Hum, good to know, I'll try a few runs tonight with a lower OC curve and see what I can achieve.
    Thanks!

    CPU » Intel I7 8700K @ 5Ghz w/ EVGA CLC 280
    MOBO » Asus Maximus X Hero
    RAM » G.Skill TridentZ 2x8GB 3200Mhz @ 3400Mhz
    VGA » EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 Ultra w/ 417.71 - OC 2175/8250 with Kraken G12/X42
    Displays » Dell S2716DG 27' 144Hz G-Sync (DP) + LG TV 49UJ6525 1080p@120hz (HDMI)
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    Re: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation 2020/05/03 07:38:58 (permalink)
    why not just simply use a copper shim to fill the gap between cooler and core?
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    Re: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation 2020/05/04 13:28:41 (permalink)
    I have 2080ti ftw3 ultra, do u think i can use kraken too? I want really use it but im not sure if work for my card, and i have no idea even it work how can I do it :D
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    Re: EVGA RTX 2080 FTW3 + Kraken G12 / X42 Installation 2021/11/18 15:33:01 (permalink)
    I have the EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 FTW3 Ultra, you think I can do the same type of mod to get it to work with the Kraken g12 and an AIO?
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