@Dry_Ice
 
Love the UV light on green!

That's a really cool loop arrangement  shadowboricua :)
 
So I take it you received your replacement block in good order?

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bcavnaugh
59c Seems High for an AIO GPU Cooler. May want to take a look at this Thread Hybrid kit vs NZXT G12 + Kraken X62
Why not "EK block or Hydro Copper When it Comes Out"?

I had the water 2.0 laying around, this was much cheaper than the hybrid kit (160 dollars? get out) and significantly cheaper than a water block.
 
As for the temps. Yeah not sure what's going on with that. might need to re-paste or check if something else is wrong.

w0ng3r
EK has their strix 1080ti blocks, but still waiting on the FTW3 blocks zzzz

The FTW3 is due to late May

5toker

joder
For those of you that have gone wet I have a question about the chips to the left of the inductors/chokes.  The FE cooler has thermal pads, however, EK instructions do not have you put thermal pads on them.  Same with the other chips that have the white pads (not sure if these are thermal or just buffer pads).
 
Can anyone lend insight into this?
 

I'm about to install my water block, what did you do about the missing pads?

I put pads on the chokes and to the left. Also on the 7 (the ones with the EVGA White pads) to the right. .5mm On the FE cooler that gap is where they are "missing" and I figured no harm in putting pads on them. If you look at the instructions for the block it shows Titan X puts them there so I fiigured it would be safe. So far no problems.
 

GTXJackBauer
It actually doesn't seem that high because most AIO coolers will average 50c-60c on load.  Remember, it's still only 120mm worth of rad which isn't at all that much when it comes to the custom water cooling world.  Only reason why others might have cooler temps is because of cooler ambient temps.  Lots of variables to assume one's temps are too high when in fact its average.  You want cooler temps, go custom liquid cooling and add more rad, fans, etc.  The lower you go, the more heat surface is needed as you lessen your Delta-Temps.  Again, it won't help much when your ambient temp is already above average to start with.

 
I agree with that, at load 59c is not that bad for an AIO taking ambient into consideration, My Corsair AIO use to get there in warmer ambient and I never had a problem. If it throttles or crashes, then I'd worry. What is it at ambient and what IS your ambient?

GTXJackBauer
It actually doesn't seem that high because most AIO coolers will average 50c-60c on load.  Remember, it's still only 120mm worth of rad which isn't at all that much when it comes to the custom water cooling world.  Only reason why others might have cooler temps is because of cooler ambient temps.  Lots of variables to assume one's temps are too high when in fact its average.  You want cooler temps, go custom liquid cooling and add more rad, fans, etc.  The lower you go, the more heat surface is needed as you lessen your Delta-Temps.  Again, it won't help much when your ambient temp is already above average to start with.

 
The water 2.0 i have is 240mm. I expected better, but I'm not sure it's worth investigating. My goal was to get rid of all the excess heat the thing was speweing and to cut down on the noise. It has done both of those things, so I may just leave it alone. 

PhenomMasaki
 

GTXJackBauer
It actually doesn't seem that high because most AIO coolers will average 50c-60c on load.  Remember, it's still only 120mm worth of rad which isn't at all that much when it comes to the custom water cooling world.  Only reason why others might have cooler temps is because of cooler ambient temps.  Lots of variables to assume one's temps are too high when in fact its average.  You want cooler temps, go custom liquid cooling and add more rad, fans, etc.  The lower you go, the more heat surface is needed as you lessen your Delta-Temps.  Again, it won't help much when your ambient temp is already above average to start with.

 
I agree with that, at load 59c is not that bad for an AIO taking ambient into consideration, My Corsair AIO use to get there in warmer ambient and I never had a problem. If it throttles or crashes, then I'd worry. What is it at ambient and what IS your ambient?

Well, that doesn't really matter atm since I run a custom system with lots of heat surface for a quiet operation but when I did run an AIO, I averaged around 60c on a Corsair H80i in 20c-25c ambient temps.
 
 

w0ng3r
 

You could always upgrade the fans on your AIO, might I suggest a pair of  four Darkside Gentle Typhoon PWM fans?

 
If I had the funds, I'd replace all nine of my rad fans to those.  

GTXJackBauer
 
 

w0ng3r
 

You could always upgrade the fans on your AIO, might I suggest a pair of  four Darkside Gentle Typhoon PWM fans?

 
If I had the funds, I'd replace all nine of my rad fans to those.  

It will be worth it when you do. 

Like many others. I have been waiting on the possible release date for the dedicated GTX 1080 ti Hybrid cards or even a possible restock date for the Hybrid kits. But for some bizarre reason EVGA will not even let us know a possible release month.
 
So I am now thinking of going for a dedicated GPU Loop as my CPU is already being cooled by an EVGA CLC 280mm. My max budget is £900, so will have to save a bit more to get the following.
 
EK Ti GPU Block + Backplate
EK 100mm Res/Pump Combo
EK 120mm Radiator
EK or Bitspower Fittings + Tubing 
Clear all in one coolant
 
This will be the first time putting a GPU under water so wanted to know what would be a good 100mm Res/Pump Combo to go for as there are so many on the market. Also what size Fitting/Tubing to go for also how many pieces I would need.
 
Lastly I have a Mini ITX NZXT Manta case with a 280mm Rad at the front. Is there a good 140mm Res/Pump bracket I could use?.
 
Many Thanks
 

w0ng3r

GTXJackBauer
 
 

w0ng3r
 

You could always upgrade the fans on your AIO, might I suggest a pair of  four Darkside Gentle Typhoon PWM fans?

 
If I had the funds, I'd replace all nine of my rad fans to those.  

It will be worth it when you do. 

 
Don't get me started as I would love to.  I've been using the Swiftech Helix 120 PWMs as my rad fans.  I've had someone tell me who owns both the GTs and the Helix's that they both are very similar to each other.  So I said to myself, a $10 fan is giving a $20+ fan a run for its money but I still couldn't justify spending $250-$300 just for rad fans but I'm sure that day will come closer down the road once I start to overhaul the system.  If only they were less in price I would be closer to that goal.  
 
I do love the fact that they changed the dreadful colors on them to black to match the rest of most systems.  
 

Duppex77
Like many others. I have been waiting on the possible release date for the dedicated GTX 1080 ti Hybrid cards or even a possible restock date for the Hybrid kits. But for some bizarre reason EVGA will not even let us know a possible release month.
 
So I am now thinking of going for a dedicated GPU Loop as my CPU is already being cooled by an EVGA CLC 280mm. My max budget is £900, so will have to save a bit more to get the following.
 
EK Ti GPU Block + Backplate
EK 100mm Res/Pump Combo
EK 120mm Radiator
EK or Bitspower Fittings + Tubing 
Clear all in one coolant
 
This will be the first time putting a GPU under water so wanted to know what would be a good 100mm Res/Pump Combo to go for as there are so many on the market. Also what size Fitting/Tubing to go for also how many pieces I would need.
 
Lastly I have a Mini ITX NZXT Manta case with a 280mm Rad at the front. Is there a good 140mm Res/Pump bracket I could use?.
 
Many Thanks
 

Why go through all that trouble when you could just look for a GPU bracket for AIO cooling?  Check with NZXT for one and two, check with Corsair if they sell them anymore but I think you have a better chance with NZXT since the Kraken G12 bracket is compatible all the way up to GTX 1080.  I would than have the CPU's AIO rad positioned up top and the GPU's AIO in the front.
 

w0ng3r
 
- Avoid clear all in one coolants, pure distilled water is still the best in terms of thermal performance. Dyes and colours will either leech into your tubes or gunk up your water blocks.

 
You are partially incorrect and correct. 

Yes, stay away from dyes because they can stain your loop and possibly leach off of the tubing, etc.
 
Pure distilled is great and a affordable DIY fluid but it won't last long as it needs biocides.  These biocides can have negative impacts on some water cooling gear from reputed companies.  For example, EK's nickel DOES NOT sit well with a distilled and silver kill coil loop.  EK has WARNED many times about this.  Your GPU block could start to break down as I've seen it numerous times the past 6 months.
 
No, don't stay away from reputed water cooling companies AIO clear fluids because they are perfectly balanced right and it keeps your H20 gear within warranty.  I use Aquacomputer Clear DP Ultra.  Lasts one year before it needs to be drained and refilled with a fresh batch.  Innovatek last I heard has a fluid that can last for 2 years because it's stronger in the toxin department to maintain that longevity.  There are others like EK and the likes that should be considered but do your research before you go purchasing fluid for a loop worth hundreds, if not thousands.  As long as they are the clear versions, you should be good to go.
 
My motto is, you want color?  Get colored tubing and RGB LEDs.

Thanks for all the GPU Loop advice. 
 
Still hoping the get some info on the Hybrid Card or Kit in the next few weeks it going to take for me to save up the rest of the money for a GPU Loop.

Well now, that was fun. It's not perfect, I could probably do some bends a bit cleaner, but for a first time custom loop build? Pretty happy with it. Still gotta tidy things up a bit more, add a couple more minor mods.
 
Leviathan



I pumped my CPU, 6850k, 4.2ghz to 4.5 ghz, ram from 2600 to 3000, I couldn't even boot with that before, and so far after running some aida tests/gaming, it appears to be stable. Highest I've seen my CPU tapping out at is 60C, the GPU at 50C, but I have not tried to fully push the GPU yet until I make sure the CPU is stable first. Some might say that's high for a custom loop, but I'm a bit limited by my case, a single 360 40mm rad for both CPU/GPU, much better temps/sound than I was getting before with AIO's. But, that was from a stress test regarding the CPU, gaming keeps it around 50C as well.