Well... I am not sure what I did on Post #750... but it is screwed...
 
My apologies... for whatever I did. I think it has to do with the image I tried to post. Broke the internet!

Gotspeed_2000
Have you tried to delete your photo in the post?  You have the option to edit you post.  That would be helpful.  

It just crashes the page... and yes I tried.

KingEngineRevUp
Hey to those that put a block on, do you guys flash the hydrocopper bios?

I didn't. When I first installed the card on air, PX1 updated the BIOS. That was all I did.
 
I have flipped the OC switch on and off and the card works like a charm.
 
Just got my fans today, so a little tweak and hopefully that does it.

KingEngineRevUp

Zion98

KingEngineRevUp
Hey to those that put a block on, do you guys flash the hydrocopper bios?

I didn't. When I first installed the card on air, PX1 updated the BIOS. That was all I did.
 
I have flipped the OC switch on and off and the card works like a charm.
 
Just got my fans today, so a little tweak and hopefully that does it.

Well the OC and Normal bios won't do anything for a waterblock cards since they just control the fans differently. 

Alrighty then... for some reason I thought it increased the power limit. Not that that is really necessary.
 
I have read about the different BIOS giving different power caps. It would be nice if those could be loaded and controlled by that switch. I do understand the switch on the card goes from hardware settings to software settings... yet unsure which is which.

KingEngineRevUp

Zion98

KingEngineRevUp

Zion98

KingEngineRevUp
Hey to those that put a block on, do you guys flash the hydrocopper bios?

I didn't. When I first installed the card on air, PX1 updated the BIOS. That was all I did.
 
I have flipped the OC switch on and off and the card works like a charm.
 
Just got my fans today, so a little tweak and hopefully that does it.

Well the OC and Normal bios won't do anything for a waterblock cards since they just control the fans differently. 

Alrighty then... for some reason I thought it increased the power limit. Not that that is really necessary.
 
I have read about the different BIOS giving different power caps. It would be nice if those could be loaded and controlled by that switch. I do understand the switch on the card goes from hardware settings to software settings... yet unsure which is which.

Some cards do some cards don't, it's different from vendor to vendor and even cards within a vendor.

This generation, it's just fan profiles, and a more aggressive fan profile gives higher boost clocks.

Thanks for the clarification. I really appreciate it. So many little nuances and tweaks for a tweaker... :)
 
I am experiencing fan issues with my software that is truly disappointing. The so-called ASUS Fan Expert 4 program. It drops my fan speeds - for the rads and the pump - and then it heats up. I prefer to run the cool side, not run it up hot and then cool it. I need to rebuild tomorrow, so any suggestion on that front would be great!
 
I bought a small Noctua fan controller for some high amp fans I purchased for the front rad (wasn't getting enough pressure through the 280 rad), but I wanted to control everything on one program... this little thing allows the PWM signal to pass through, or I can control the fans with that on its own, but it is manual. See how that goes...
 
I just wish the software would hold the settings.

kiran1103
Add me to the list. 3080ti and after installed EK WB with instructions its dead. Am wondering if the EK backplate caused to short and die

Are you using the revised standoffs? They replaced three standoffs with smaller diameter ones. 
 
https://imgur.com/a/qiGBxzE
 

 

 
In the last week, I have taken this card apart 3 times to experiment on mounting pressure and it didn't die. I have the new standoffs. 
 
Here is where the discussion about the standoffs: https://forums.evga.com/m/tm.aspx?m=3212511&p=66 

Kiran,
Can I ask what thermal pads you did use?  $45 bucks just for thermal pads is a bit much for the limited amount that is used for the GPU.  From what I gathered, the EVGA stuff isn't the greatest and certainly is not the worst as we've seen a few reports from users sharing their past experience with other AIBs.  
 
You will need to contact EKWB for the standoffs.  They made a revision recently to a few of the post that mount the block to the gpu.  
 
Thank you and I hope the process of getting your pc up and running is as smooth as possible.  
Thanks

kiran1103
No. I never received any new standoffs. Must be an old stocked kit. Where can I get the new standoffs. Also EVGA charged me 45 for non-approved thermal pads. I was bummed as there is no where I can buy EVGA thermal pads and reinstall it. Or maybe they sell.. Lol

One day before I am going to block mine and someone has an issue, doesn't make me nervous at all... The EKWB has three standoffs that need to be changed at the bottom of it. Go back some pages and the pictures should be there.

Here is the pic. I did not heat or run stress test. It came with some resistance but never had issues on WB. This is my 5th card to WB. But yes this was bit rough
 
P.S : The file uplaod just never finished 

KingEngineRevUp - Nice build... I like the 3 rad set up.
 
Is your Vertical GPU riser PCIe 3 or 4?
 

kiran1103
Thank you KingEngineRevUp. Hopefully I get a replacement card. Even if I get the new stanndoff it isnt inspiring anymore to try the WB. Maybe wait for a swap for HC version 

Kiran, you won't have a problem with the new standoffs. And, the WB is great! It is a shame you had to experience that, but with the new standoffs, you'll be golden.

Zion98
Nice build... I like the 3 rad set up.
 
Is your Vertical GPU riser PCIe 3 or 4?

It has a 4.0 riser cable. No way am I dealing without reseating it to update my motherboard BIOs. 
 

kiran1103
Thank you KingEngineRevUp. Hopefully I get a replacement card. Even if I get the new stanndoff it isnt inspiring anymore to try the WB. Maybe wait for a swap for HC version 

 
Just make sure you warm the card up. A lot of people aren't aware of how hard it is to get the card off if you don't. 
 

 
This is a comparison with the new standoffs. You should be fine with installing the WB with them. 
 

 
The new ones have a hex shape. 

kiran1103
Thanks for the added clarity in the standoffs. So the issue is that previous standoffs were causing the board to short and die?

Well what I've heard on the grapevine, EVGA sent a model and board layout to EKWB, but some resistors were closer to the screw holes than EKWB expected. 
 
 
 
With the smaller standoffs, there is better clearance to avoid these components. Although in this photo from techpowerup, the components look far, some people's cards have the components a little closer. 
 
 

Mrostom

KingEngineRevUp

kiran1103
Thanks for the added clarity in the standoffs. So the issue is that previous standoffs were causing the board to short and die?

Well what I've heard on the grapevine, EVGA sent a model and board layout to EKWB, but some resistors were closer to the screw holes than EKWB expected. 
 

 
With the smaller standoffs, there is better clearance to avoid these components. Although in this photo from techpowerup, the components look far, some people's cards have the components a little closer. 
 
 

I have a question, what if I to use a Hydro copper block instead of the fans, would that cause any issues? Would the water block power get plugged in the same as older series?
I’m considering other water blocks Ek and alphacool. But seeing how many people are having issues with the EK block is make me concerned.

I'm not familiar with the hydro copper, if you're asking about the RGB, I believe it plugs into the 5v aRGB plug of the card. 

Mrostom

KingEngineRevUp

Mrostom

KingEngineRevUp

kiran1103
Thanks for the added clarity in the standoffs. So the issue is that previous standoffs were causing the board to short and die?

Well what I've heard on the grapevine, EVGA sent a model and board layout to EKWB, but some resistors were closer to the screw holes than EKWB expected. 



With the smaller standoffs, there is better clearance to avoid these components. Although in this photo from techpowerup, the components look far, some people's cards have the components a little closer. 

I have a question, what if I to use a Hydro copper block instead of the fans, would that cause any issues? Would the water block power get plugged in the same as older series?
I’m considering other water blocks Ek and alphacool. But seeing how many people are having issues with the EK block is make me concerned.

I'm not familiar with the hydro copper, if you're asking about the RGB, I believe it plugs into the 5v aRGB plug of the card. 

Okay I think that sound right.
Does that apply for EK WB too? Or do I need to plug it in the MB?

It plugs into the motherboard. I plugged mine into my corsair stuff using adapters. Take a look at my gallery here: https://imgur.com/a/qiGBxzE
 
I have videos of it in action. 

Mrostom

Nice that’s what I have, I have the Corsair commander pro and light pro. So where do you plug it in the commander pro? If that works than that’s exactly l what I’m looking for!

You will need to buy adapters to connect it to the lighting node pro. 
 
https://www.amazon.com/EZDIY-FAB-Adapter-Lighting-Commander-Included/dp/B08KGMZ9YT