So I would like to start my own thread in regards to my journey to water cool the GTX1080 TI SC2.
I have been supporting EVGA cards for the last year and a bit and I just won't get anything else at the moment.
 
I am aware that this thread is more or less about the same thing I went through

Thanks to @AbsurdBuffalo for putting that info up. The info helped me work out how to put the hydro copper block on my GTX1080 Ti SC2.
 
I went through the process of flushing my system out for 24 hours and then getting everything setup.
When I tried to boot up the system last night, all I got was a black screen. The monitor did have a signal on the DVI port but nothing was showing.
The motherboard LED Debug code suggested that windows 10 was starting, but I had nothing on screen.
 
I had to turn the pc off and take the GTX1080Ti out and use the onboard DVI port from the motherboard.
The system booted up normally and windows 10 started without a hitch.
I logged a service request with EVGA last night and I had an email this morning suggesting that I remove the copper block and install the stock cooler.
I have installed the stock Cooler back on the card and all is working.
 
Just to clarify, The part number for the GTX1080Ti is 11G-P4-6593-KR.
The Hydro copper waterblock is the "EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC/SC2/iCX/Black Hydro Copper GPU Waterblock"  and the part number is 400-HC-5599-B1
I would put a link to the scan dot co dot uk website but it will not show up.
 
My question is this. Does a new Bios need to be flashed to the card so that it does not look for the Fan signal?
Is there an option somewhere to disable the option to look for a fan signal as there is no cable for that on the waterblock.
I must be missing something here.
EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC/SC2/iCX/Black Hydro Copper GPU Waterblock

okay, fair enough.
If this is the case then why do I get a black screen when I start the system when the card has the water block on it?
Any suggestions as to what may be the issue?

I have put the stock cooler back on yesterday morning and all is working. I been playing ROE last night and APEX Legends this arvo with no issues.
If there is an issue, surely it would have manifested itself from yesterday to today?
I understand I am human. We all are, I hope. :D
 
Is it possible to tighten the 4 screws that hold the GPU up against the block, to tight?
I didn't exaggerate but I made sure it was not loose.
 
 
 

Hmm that is strange. I seen that happen before. Though mine
was caused by a miss milled block. Have a friend look at it sometimes
an extra set of eyes will catch what is right in front of us !
 
I would carefully check the fit. The sc2 cards wouldn't work with the regular
blocks without modding them do to a sensor or fan connector. Nice to see that
evga offing a blk now that works with them.
 

Thanks for the replies all. I have sat down last night and spent some time getting this done again.
I have not had time to install the waterblock and test it as it was late last night.
I have used a raise wooden block and anti static mat to get this done as suggested.
 

 
This is showing the connector with the 6 pin plug for the RGB
 

 
This shows the clearance for the other fan header

 
This header is sunk into the the water block. As far as I am aware there is no contact.

 
I will find out tonight after work, if this is working.
Do I need to make any changes to the fan curve in Precision XOC?

so I believe I found the issue. I think it is the base plate that was installed without the black strip facing the PCB in the original install.
Installing the base plate with the black strip facing the PCB has resolved the issue I think.
All is up and running with the GTX hitting 37 degrees max under load which is impressive as the GPU Block is after the CPU block.
The CPU hit 56 degrees as one stage.

No I did not remove the black strip. What I am trying to say, in the instructions, the picture looks like the black strip on the bracket(that goes around the GPU) is facing up.
There is no mention in the instructions that the black strip is meant to face down to isolate the bracket from the PCB board.

Yes i am all good now. Been working very well this gpu block.
The cpu has been at about 56 degrees celcius. The GPU block is after the cpu block and the GPU has been at max 37 degrees celcius, when playing apex.
Impressive to say the least. The card use to run at 57-60 degrees celcius previously.