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Cool, glad it worked out. Yeah alphacool really messed up with this.. could have easily fixed it by providing the right thickness thermal pads in the box...! Since you're already in communication with them about the topic maybe you want to point them to this thread..

You're welcome. FYI this is the thermal pad I used - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CGVZ4YG/ This size was just enough for the VRAM and one of the mosfet/VRM pads but not both so I left the mosfet and VRM pads the stock original and just changed the VRAM. I was nervous that lifting up the center of the block by 0.5mm may affect the contact at those sides, there are not temp sensors so I dont know but ran 3 hour stress test with GPU power maxed out and had complete stability so I think it's all good. You could use the same thermalright pads as I did but if you find something a bit softer/more compressible, it might be better.

No, I never contacted them but noticed high memory temps. Initially I thought it was just the wrong backplate thermal pads (mine was initial batch where they sent all 2mm thermal pads, they've now updated it to send 3mm pads for 3080 on backplate vram area and 2mm for 3090) but was still having memory temps of 94-98c in nice hash. Today I took the block apart and noted the thermal pads on the vram (on gpu chip side) were making contact but not a very strong impression. I replaced the stock 1mm pads with 1.5, did a test fit and noticed the thermal paste wasn't spreading too well so was worried the chip wasn't making contact with the coldplate. I just pressed down really firmly on the pads to thin them out a bit and then cranked the screws very tight (tighter than I should have probably). Noticed a very slight bow in the pcb with this but after getting my loop put all together, my gpu core temp is now 3-4c higher (likely the memory heat sinking into the coldplate properly) but memory temps are 30-35c cooler! IMO this needs like 1.2-1.3mm thermal pads but no one makes those but the 1mm is clearly not enough.

Did Alphacool ever get back to you and was your vram temp issue resolved. I'm having similar issues with my Zotac 3080 + alphacool block..

I was really really looking forward to this review (pre ordered this monitor on Amazon.. got defective unit, waiting in replacement from Samsung) but I am I the only one who was really disappointed with the brevity and superficial nature of it... I don't mean to rant but this is an observation in general about recent reviews.. this review in particular just felt very rushed..there was no talk about the hdr experience apart from the zones, the color coverage, response times, etc were on the screen for barely a second. There was no further details about the flicker.. in one section they said it was always there then they said only with hdr. Did they contact Samsung about it? They didn't mention there's no Nvidia supported driver.. Anyway.. this is turning into a rant... But I used to tune into ltt videos to get a detailed and insightful review without too much details or being >30 mins. Recently their reviews are superficial, brief and more of a first impression feel rather than a product review..

I wish they would list steps for users who already have one! What to look out for and what to send for replacement for..

Exactly.. if it's a safety issue I'm not sure if I should even open up mine when it arrives.. I feel like a recall is usually something drastic.. like fire! Just wish Samsung would provide some information!

So seems like the much anticipated Samsung Odyssey G9 may have been recalled by Samsung. Multiple reports on Reddit, primarily from users who ordered from Micro-center. At the same time B&H has has listed it as discontinued, best buy us took down the product page. Samsung US phone support confirms the recall but exact cause unknown but most common theory seems to be faulty glue on the film over the display and reports of peeling and backlight bleed. Though there are other reports of g-sync flicker, etc but nothing that should warrant a recall.. Samsung support has been useless in terms of providing a cause it a fix...I'm waiting on my order to arrive from Amazon (should be here Monday). Now I'm not sure what to do with it.. I wonder if the recall is a safety issue.. Reddit links covering this: @LinusTech if you happen to read this, it would be great if you could get Samsung to provide users a statement..! Update 7/23/2020: Samsung has stated there is no official recall but they have acknowledged that there were qc issues in initial batch and are offering exchanges for anyone who is reaching out to them. That was my experience when my monitor had issues and multiple other posts with the same experience. My opinion is that they just didn't want to call it a recall because of bad PR but there are serious initial QC issues but no safety issues and they seem to have implemented fixes at factory level and are hence having a very low threshold for offering exchanges to initial buyers.

Yup 2x Noctua NF-A12s under the radiator as push

I've tried that. No change in water temps at all. When I go below 40% the component temps start rising so I settled at 40% because I didn't want to over stress the pump. If I open both side panels water temps drop by 6-7c, if I run all fans at 100%, water temps drop by 2-3c. Component temps largely remain unchanged (maybe 1-1.5c change) For now, I know the water temps are high by large build standard but I'm honestly fine with it as long as my components stay unharmed (I hope!!) Do note that all these temps are under power virus conditions for cpu+gpu, for gaming its about 4-5c cooler. Thank you for your input though. Appreciate it.

Yeah ambient temps are 24-25. Those water temps are a bit high but mostly as a result of the tiny itx build and fan speeds limited to 1500rpm. See my whole build here -

I finally completed transplanting all my components from my dual rad NCase M1 build to a custom loop in the Inwin A1 plus (My first loop) Album Link - https://imgur.com/a/sVOBR4N Specs: CPU - i9-9900K (5Ghz all cores at 1.31v) GPU - EVGA 2080Ti Hybrid (2100 Mhz OC) Mobo - Asrock Z390 mini ITX Phantom Gaming Ram - 32 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX Storage - Adata SX8200 512GB (main), Intel 660p 2TB (Games), Samsung QVO 4 TB (Storage) PSU - Corsair SF-750 Platinum Cooling Hardware - EK Velocity CPU Block, Phanteks Glacier GPU Block, 2x XSPC TX120 Slim Rad, 1x XSPC TX 240 slim rad, Bykski mini DDC reservoir, EK DDC PWM pump, Primochill fittings and PETG Tubing (with inserts to prevent collapse), 2x Noctua NF-A12, 1x Noiseblocker E-Loop, 1x Slim 15mm Noctua Fan Control/RGB - Aquacomputer Quadro, 2x Aquacomputer farbwerk nano (1 for AmbientPx behind Monitor), phanteks digital rgb strips, halos fan frame Loop Order: Res->Pump->CPU->120mm rad->gpu->240mm rad->120mm rad->Res Custom Modifications to case: - Made custom mounts for radiator and slim fan instead of the side fan (used aluminum L-angles and cut and drilled holes for mounting) - was a total pain, would 3d print if I had the option - Drilled holes for 240mm radiator mount in bottom. The bottom radiator ended up being offset from the usual fan mounting spot due to the side radiator so couldn't fit the stock RGB light strip and plastic channel thing - ended up gluing a Phanteks neon strip to the inside of the bottom foot - Frosted the tubes and the base with soft sanding discs meant for bowling balls (initially messed up the base by trying to use a dremel - you can see blemishes in right front corner but buffed most of it out) - Drilled holes in the psu holding frame to mount pump to chassis using an aluminum L-angle and EK universal pump holder) Cooling Performance: Note all at max fan RPMs set at 1500 and pump set to 40%, temps measured after 1 hour run to saturate water). Water temp measured at pump outlet. Overclocks and voltages mentioned above in Specs CPU Load (AIDA 64 CPU stress test - package power of approx 170w) - Avg Core temp 72-75c and water temp of 42c GPU Load (Heaven - GPU package power of approx 330w) - 59-60c and water temp of 47c Mixed (AIDA 64 CPU+GPU - 170w CPU package load, 300w GPU package load) - CPU 80-85c, GPU 61-62c, Water 49c Overall I'm very happy with the end product, but it was a real pain to fit all of this in here!. I'm a bit disappointed at the somewhat higher liquid temps but I think it's still in the safe range and I don't want to rub my fans any higher than 1500-1600rpm for noise reasons. I would love any feedback and what you guys think of the temps I'm getting... Thanks for reading.

I have a EKWB DDC pump (with heatsink) crammed into a very small ITX build. My water temp reaches about 49c under full CPU and GPU combined load (about 160w cpu package draw and 300w gpu package draw) I felt the DDC pump heatsink to be very warm to the touch so I put a temp probe from my quadro onto it. When the water temp reaches 49c, the surface temp on the pump heatsink is about 51c. I only run the pump at a max of 40% speed. What do you think, is this normal/acceptable? Thanks

hmm thats actually a really good idea.. any idea if thats a custom desk or something that can be bought..?

So I need some help figuring out a solution to using my desktop in the living room. I'm moving into a new apartment and my plan is to set up the desktop next to my tv so I can use my tv as second screen when I want to. What I am planning is to have a 55 inch tv on a stand with the desktop kept next to it on the floor (on a board) and my 27 inch 1440p display, audioengine 2 speaker, keyboard and mouse on a separate table next to it in the corner. What I want is that when I want to use by kb+mouse and 27inch display upclose for a desktop like experience, I can just swing the table around and use my sofa/recliner as the pc chair. I was currently thinking of a height adjust table like the one linked below but that doesn't have any wheels http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MTNNSQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=YRUNUQLDM2QR&coliid=I63AACMZOSRH2 I've looked a lot at the laptop tables and medical tables but they dont seem big enough to house everything and I think they'd tip over with the weight. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks