Re: EVGA Hydro copper 2080ti vs ek vector
2019/03/02 10:51:51
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The cooling performance is very comparable between both blocks.
EKWB uses the new Jet design that force flow tho the center of the core, then outward through the fins if you use the left port. Using the right port would force it through the fins, then the jet plate, which would probably cause you to see a very minor difference in temps.
As far as I know, EVGA still uses the old pass through fin design where it flows in from one side directly through the fins to the other side, so performance should be the same through either port location.
Just remember, when using the right port on either card, you are feeding water across the VRM before it gets to the core. That could possible add a little bit of heat to the core itself, but I couldn’t even remotely measure if it would be noticeable at all.
Between the different blocks, you may see a couple of degrees in difference, but it is very unlikely that the difference will be big enough to cause any issues or performance changes at all.
The main different is aesthetics and connectors that are available. EVGA ports are not standard, and there is no “bridge” that can be purchased if you decide to add a card into the loop. EKWB has a fairly standard port location for all of the cards in their lineup, so your tubing and routing doesn’t have to change much, and you can also purchase the bridges that connect two blocks together without need any extra connectors or fittings in between blocks.