I can’t wait to pick up a hybrid model so I can hear the sound of that Asetek Gen 6 horsepower.

I don't know about pump issues, but I can for sure say the software side is buggy when it comes to the hybrid kits. Every time I start up my system the fans on my Rad and GPU spin up then stop dead when windows starts to load. Once in windows I have to go to the Precision X1 software, unlink my fans, turn off auto, manually set the fans to max, apply settings. Then I relink the fans, turn on auto, apply and the fans normalize and I can get on with my day. Each time I've tried asking for support I've been old I'd need to take the kit apart and put the card back to stock and then return the card. They won't even bother checking my system configuration, or ask if other stupid software might be conflicting like NZXT's CAM, or Corsair, or Gigabytes, or the other plethora of software you have to have installed to manage the hellscape that is RGB. Nope "take it apart and send it in" Come on guys! The fan spins and the moment windows loads the fans stop dead and I have to do the Precision X1 dance to get it going again. That's a software/driver issue.

My EVGA 980 ti hybrid has never had any issues. It’s my only backup gpu and I have EVGA to thank for the extended 10 year warranty. EVGA 4 LYFE.

I agree with this post. I had the 980ti Hybrid and it was quiet as hell, i thought the 2080ti FTW3 Hybrid would be the same. It was definitely not. It doesn't matter where or how you place the radiator in the cpu, as i tried everywhere, it also doesn't matter if you mount the GPU vertically or horizontally, have also tried. You wont have a problem while gaming, as you will be probably wearing a headset or whatever, however when you are simply chilling on your pc, i swear the noise is so loud i can hear it from outside the room, it is exactly how it is described, and it ruins the whole experience. I actually returned my 2080ti Hybrid and got the aircooled one instead as i couldn't stand the noise while i wasn't gaming, its just too loud. This being said if if EVGA hasnt changed the pump manufacturer for the 3080, this does mean that the complaints and customers have been ignored, you can read multiple and multiple threads/posts about this issue, and it is not the rare few, how can this be ignored, i do not know.  I will wait a while before i buy the 3080 hybrid as i want to hear people feedback on the pumps, but like the OP said i doubt there will be a change, thus i might end up switching brands. 

cneuhauser

ShawnB420
Quit buying AIO’s. Go custom loop

^^^^^THIS POST +1,000,000 for many reasons. First and foremost because I know for a fact that my loops are secure and produce the results I want. Secondly, because I clean my rig 1x ever 6months or so even though I have biocide and silver kill coils in there.
 
In summary... if you want really nice things that perform well (same with cars), you have to take care of them, and they take work!

~Sips his coffee and looks down at the H55 AIO through the glass wall of the case~  It's okay little buddy, you're still special to me

yaggaz
Heh what about this idea? I've been intrigued by what a radiator outside a PC case away from all the other heat would achieve:

I would assume significantly better temperatures, unless you run an open case like I do.

Flonkam

yaggaz
Heh what about this idea? I've been intrigued by what a radiator outside a PC case away from all the other heat would achieve:

I would assume significantly better temperatures, unless you run an open case like I do.

A lot more dust too ;-)

Systom
I think it's strange that EVGA is still releasing "hybrids." By now, they should have full coverage blocks on their AIOs.

I also wondered why, most likely down to Costs Vs Returns 🤔

Flonkam

Xaelias
A lot more dust too ;-)

Well, sure--assuming the user's case is effectively filtered. If not, I don't think dust build-up would be significantly different than if it were drawing air from inside the case. Do most people give much mind to filtration? I would assume not, but I don't know.
 
One could still filter the airflow with a radiator that is entirely external, if dust is a big issue in his environment.

Every case I've own in the past 7 years have had filters in front of fan intakes is all.
Most people might not think about it.
But the cases manufacturers did for us :-)

And dust definitely accumulate in something like radiator.

I wasn't aware there were some noise issues with the 2080 Ti Hybrid, even so it doesn't mean it will be a problem with the 3000 series cards. Noise levels will definitely be covered by reviewers. The cards haven't even been seen yet so it's too early to draw any conclusions. Something to be aware of though.

wedgoku
In 2019 I purchased an "EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC HYBRID GAMING, 11G-P4-2384-KR" for $1399USD, since day 1 the card has been an horrible experience- with loud pump noise to an annoying VRM fan that clicks on & off @ idle. Please the best advice I can give is DON'T buy the EVGA RTX 3000 (hybrid models). EVGA purposely pushed out a defective product & you can hear many reports of customers all having loud AIO pump noise on the EVGA forums. All customer feedback on the EVGA forums was ignored/not taken seriously & EVGA still pushed out defective cards, I guarantee you EVGA is using the same loud pumps on the new RTX 3080 Hybrid.... :(
 
The Asetek pump used in the RTX 20 series "Hybrid" models runs locked @ 100% speed with no way to control the rpm in EVGA Precision X1 & EVGA is most likely using the same Asetek pump, so you will have the same issue. Please read through the EVGA forums you can find many "Hybrid" customers who are complaining about the loud VRM fan clicking on & off @ idle & the loud pump noise (sounds like a small refrigerator running), I suggest you stay far away from the RTX 3000 Series "Hybrid" model!
 
MODS don't delete this post & don't move it to the 20-series forums- it is related to RTX 3000 series....

 How are the hoses on the radiator oriented?
If they're on top that can cause pump noise and the rad should be oriented so that hoses are on the bottom.

I have a Hybrid Kit and it's awesome and works very well.

Also how can you judge the 3000 series hybrid kit before anyone has their hands on one?
You're making an assumption it will be exactly the same as the 2000 series Hybrid Kit.

Intoxicus

wedgoku
In 2019 I purchased an "EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC HYBRID GAMING, 11G-P4-2384-KR" for $1399USD, since day 1 the card has been an horrible experience- with loud pump noise to an annoying VRM fan that clicks on & off @ idle. Please the best advice I can give is DON'T buy the EVGA RTX 3000 (hybrid models). EVGA purposely pushed out a defective product & you can hear many reports of customers all having loud AIO pump noise on the EVGA forums. All customer feedback on the EVGA forums was ignored/not taken seriously & EVGA still pushed out defective cards, I guarantee you EVGA is using the same loud pumps on the new RTX 3080 Hybrid.... :(
 
The Asetek pump used in the RTX 20 series "Hybrid" models runs locked @ 100% speed with no way to control the rpm in EVGA Precision X1 & EVGA is most likely using the same Asetek pump, so you will have the same issue. Please read through the EVGA forums you can find many "Hybrid" customers who are complaining about the loud VRM fan clicking on & off @ idle & the loud pump noise (sounds like a small refrigerator running), I suggest you stay far away from the RTX 3000 Series "Hybrid" model!
 
MODS don't delete this post & don't move it to the 20-series forums- it is related to RTX 3000 series....

How are the hoses on the radiator oriented?
If they're on top that can cause pump noise and the rad should be oriented so that hoses are on the bottom.

I have a Hybrid Kit and it's awesome and works very well.

Also how can you judge the 3000 series hybrid kit before anyone has their hands on one?
You're making an assumption it will be exactly the same as the 2000 series Hybrid Kit.

Desaccorde
Isn't it? 
 
-you haven't ascertained that the new model will contain the same pump. / 20xx series had the same Gen. 6, that makes them equal with 30xx series. Kingpin was on Gen. 6.
-you haven't ascertained that the new model will not have adjustable (whether automatic or manual) pump speed / They won't have adjustable pump speed according to concept page.
-they didn't "purposely" "push out" a "defective" product (avoid wild, unsubstantiated accusations classifiable as defamation) / %100 right on 20xx series, but they ignored all the customer complaints and pushed the same products for 30xx then.
-"I guarantee you" is not a guarantee of anything / %100 right.
-"you will have the same issue" presumes that the software won't be updated / They're the same Gen, and they will likely have to same problems. It's a hardware issue, not software.
-the pump noise, while audible in a dead-silent room, is inaudible if an air conditioner, air filter, or even small fan are in use (unless one's head is inside his case) / Depends on how sensitive you are and sitting close to the computer. But you might be right depending on your perspective. I can hear even a small buzzing sound in my room and case.
 
I understand everyone's frustration because people paid good amount of money for those hardwares. You expect them to be perfect. Keep in mind that they're gonna cost at least $1.700 for RTX 3090 this time, probably much higher for FTW3.
 
Edit: Fixed the ifs for you. I have all my info backed up but all you have is your ear. Thanks, I won't trust you.
 

 
I have the tubes on my EVGA RTX 2080TI Hybrid facing down (like it tells you in the installation instructions) there are NO assumptions please read what "Desaccorde" posted on the first page, if you click the concept link posted above you can see the "NEW" EVGA RTX 3080 Hybrid is using the same Asetek gen 6 AIO pump that is currently used in my RTX 2080ti XC Gaming/FTW Hybrid, It also states you can only control the VRM/Radiator fan which means it is 100% the same pump. Yes the pump works but TBH @ idel it does NOT need to run @ 100%, the AIO pump should have been PWM controlled with the vrm fan or EVGA could have used an inline resister to drop the voltage on the pump. Running the pump @ 70% will still provide almost the same temperatures as 100% speed. There are users on the forums who have taken apart their RTX 2080ti hybrids & used a PWM pump splitter cable & connected that to their motherboards, they then lowered the RPM of the pump, which in returned lowered the overall noise significantly. IMO I feel a $1399USD+ card should have been tested 24 hours before leaving the factory, we are talking about very expensive hardware here- when I can hear my RTX 2080ti hybrid @ idel far away in another room, you know your product is defective!
 
Alot of people for some reason think I installed my RTX 2080ti 120mm radiator incorrectly & think it was a user error & are sitting here trying to defend their product/brand, I'm just telling you my personal experience with my RTX 2080ti hybrid- which is also related to the RTX 3080 since it uses the same pump. We told EVGA about the issues on the forums but was mostly ignored & IMO the cards should have been recalled & people got their money back or a working replacement. Some users did RMA their cards but the loud AIO pump issue was still there & the pumps are still very loud @ idel(high pitched whine mixed with a small refrigerator running), you guys are also forgetting about the VRM fan that is constantly clicking on & off, for some weird reason EVGA decided to use a a different fluid bearing fan for the 20 generation- which is another defect...

wedgoku
 
 
 There are users on the forums who have taken apart their RTX 2080ti hybrids & used a PWM pump splitter cable & connected that to their motherboards, they then lowered the RPM of the pump, which in returned lowered the overall noise significantly. 
 

Did you ever try that method yourself? I was just watching the how-to video here.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db8P3x-gD-s
 
   Something funny is that in my quest to control my Super temps I couldn't stand the noise the evga fans made on the Super Black, so installed the Kraken G12 with a silent wings 3 fan (tossed what came with it) / AIO setup.     What was weird was the H55 pump sounded similar to the noise at the start of the video link I pasted above, on normal speed.  Oddly enough switching it to full speed in the bios settings made it go perfectly quiet.     
 
The other option I had was when I was holding the pump in my hand before I attached it to the card, just had it plugged into the MB in bios, it was really noisy like in the video.  Just wanted to test it working and it's noise level, when I turned the pump sideways it went completely quiet, then when I turned it flat again the way it would mount on the GPU it came back to noisy.   So it occurred to me that a vertical mount would keep it silent on Normal speed as a second option.  Ever tried that? I suppose if you don't have it apart you'd have to lay the PC on it's side and listen.
 

 

wedgoku
 
 
I have not taken apart my "EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC HYBRID GAMING, 11G-P4-2384-KR"  , I'm tempted to buy the PWM pump splitter cable & test it out for myself- I have heard some good results from users who have done the mod, I have been somewhat hesitant on taking apart my $1399USD "EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC HYBRID GAMING, 11G-P4-2384-KR". OH BTW my card sounds just like what you posted in the video it is a high pitched whine/small refrigerator sound, I'm not sure why EVGA thinks that loud pump noise acceptable & at the same time give it a 100% quality check & send the product out the door!

I only paid around 700 for my Super and taking it apart to put on the Kraken was constant panic attack stress for me lol, so I can't imagine what doing it to a 1400 dollar card would be like.

I'm sorry if this question has already been asked, but did the KPE have the same issues as the Hybrid?  They're both using AIO coolers, right?