MiguelEVGAfan
if i wanted to go ek etc and just wanted to cool off the gpu only what single kit can i get? cannot seem to find a single kit just for gpu

 
You would want to piece together the system yourself.  I think they only do CPU full kits, and you purchase the GPU block separate.  You should make an account and email them and see if they will make you a kit with the GPU only.

I guess I am a complete idiot. The stand offs under the stock nvidia backplate mount to the EK water block. I didnt even think about the standoffs. Another user posted a thread where he used the stand offs and kept the stock backplate. Sadly, noone thinks to say they used the stand offs, they just say they used the screws.

https://forums.evga.com/P...terblock-m2635322.aspx

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GTXMan
Anyone here get the EK nickel-plated TXP block? If so, what biocide/anti-corrosive are you using?
 
I ask because I emailed EK yesterday asking if they still do not recommend the use of PT Nuke and they said yes, they still do not recommend it for their nickel-plated blocks. Also no kill coils. I'm now looking at PrimoChill Liquid Utopia which they said they have not tested but didn't think it'd be an issue.
 
So what are you guys using?

 
I have seen what DYI fluids with coils can do to EK's nickle.  Let's just say it's not pretty.  I've since left distilled and silver to Aquacomputer's Clear DP Ultra fluid.  So far it's working like a charm.
 

Zeeflyboy
How long do we think it'll be before a 1080Ti hydrocopper appears?
 

I surely hope they do especially the Classified HCs.

Scarlet-Tech

I have used their pastels, but will never put any pastel in any computer I own again. They leave disgusting residue behind, even when you change the fluid constantly.

Color fluids have a tendency to stain at the least.  I know it looks all pretty and stuff but the colors eventually break down and get absorbed.  Some might argue this but again, I've seen it over the years.  Colored tubing and LED lighting should take care of the color fluid's absence imo.

I agree, clear balanced fluid is the best way to go from reputed custom water cooling companies period.

bcavnaugh

GTXJackBauer

Scarlet-Tech

I have used their pastels, but will never put any pastel in any computer I own again. They leave disgusting residue behind, even when you change the fluid constantly.

Color fluids have a tendency to stain at the least.  I know it looks all pretty and stuff but the colors eventually break down and get absorbed.  Some might argue this but again, I've seen it over the years.  Colored tubing and LED lighting should take care of the color fluid's absence imo.

I agree, clear balanced fluid is the best way to go from reputed custom water cooling companies period.

I have been using Koolance Blue for over 3 years now and the Only Stain I have is on my Carpet.

Must have a good stain.  

Thanks for the responses. Looks like I'm gonna go with distilled water + and Liquid Utopia.

GTXJackBauer

GTXMan
Thanks for the responses. Looks like I'm gonna go with distilled water + and Liquid Utopia.

I almost forgot.  If you're on soft tubing, make sure you're running some PrimoChill Advanced LRT.  Best tubing out there for a number of years now.

Went with PETG.

I vcaved.  Have an Ek block/backplate being delivered today!

I have decided to wait for EVGA's Hydro Copper. 

I will be patient. Heck if it is another 3-4 months I might have the money to get a new MOBO and CPU. I don't like my 3770K anymore. 

Scarlet-Tech

MiguelEVGAfan
if i wanted to go ek etc and just wanted to cool off the gpu only what single kit can i get? cannot seem to find a single kit just for gpu

 
You would want to piece together the system yourself.  I think they only do CPU full kits, and you purchase the GPU block separate.  You should make an account and email them and see if they will make you a kit with the GPU only.

I am very worried about how we tell some people how easy it is to do these Hyro, Hybrid and Water-cooling kits when it fact if your a beginner, you stand a good chance of ruining the Gpu and then have to RMA them, etc.
 
I myself have never ever built a Water cooling device pre-fabricated or otherwise, and that is because I have been told for over 20 year i don't have the best Dexterity, which i don't unfortunately even though most Computer stuff i can still build on my own.
 
Fact is that I think the more Tech-inclined people should be "more inclined to tell people to get Help" with their Hybrid Water and/ or Air-cooled unless they without a doubt can do it themselves.
 
That's just what i tell people. Always better to be safe a learn first before charging in heheh.

There is no RMA if you spill on your stuff unless the product is faulty and leaked.  Than you'd have to deal with said company from that faulty product.  They investigate as they don't just give you free replacements based on some wording.

Another confusion is that there are sealed AIOs and custom water cooling pre-kits being confused with the other.  More attention and research needs to be done on those kits.  

Raise your hand is you remember all the 980ti Hydrocopper owners that never had an idea that the hydrocopper required watercooling... *raises both hands*...

You can tell people to get help, but when the refuse to read even the most basic instructions or understand what they read, you will never be able to truly help them.

GTXJackBauer

Scarlet-Tech
Raise your hand is you remember all the 980ti Hydrocopper owners that never had an idea that the hydrocopper required watercooling... *raises both hands*...

You can tell people to get help, but when the refuse to read even the most basic instructions or understand what they read, you will never be able to truly help them.

 
I'll never forget that Newegg review I read once on a HC a few years back that left a 1 egg review because they were upset at the fact that they weren't told they needed a water cooling system.  That's like buying a CPU and being upset you were never told you'd need a MB for it.  
 
You just can't make this stuff up folks.  

Yeah, if some people won't even try to help themselves then you just can't help them. For me i'll have a licensed friend do it as i have never done water-cooling and just have never had time to get proffecient with the stuff, though i would love to learn when i have a chance and get it right.