GoldieFoxx
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Im currently running a 1080 ti, maximus VIII formula, 6700k build and Im looking to get an nvme SSD. But since it uses PCIe lanes, would that then make my GPU run at 8x speed since the 6700k only has 16 PCIe lanes? Thanks
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So I just got my rockit 88 kit and I have some liquid ultra TIM with it. I cant seem to find ANY tests comparing temps between thermal grizzly conductonaut and liquid ultra, other than raw thermal conductivity numbers showing that conductonaut has a higher value. But we all know on paper numbers and real numbers are different. Should I order some conductonaut and wait or just go with the liquid ultra?
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So I just built my first watercooling loop. On stress tests im getting about 40 deg on the GPU and 50-55 deg on the CPU, im hoping to bring down the CPU temps a bit by delidding. I've ordered a rockit 88 kit, and want some advice on the following: -Thermal grizzly conductonaut or Liquid Ultra or Something else? -Relid or go loose lid and just use the retention bracket to hold it on? -Should I use liquid metal between my IHS and my block or normal thermal paste? (My block is nickel plated copper, EK Supremacy EVO) -Anything I need to be wary or cautious of while delidding?
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Im using an EK Revo 140 pump/res combo Yeah tried that but doesnt seem to have much of an effect I dont know if its just because my hearing is maybe still good at the upper end, or the pump is just like that, but if I cant fix it im not gonna RMA as its not loud or noticeable enough to bother me. I can only hear it when I actually think about it
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Yeah definitely the pump, and no never ran dry at any point. Other than the whine (which only I can hear, everyone else in my house its too high pitch for them to hear XD), its completely silent I should also mention the pump is mounted externally so that might make it seem louder
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So I just finished building my first loop, and its all working fantastically, BUT, my D5 pump is making a fairly quiet, but noticeable high pitch noise, like really high pitch. Like, If I was 3-4 years older I wouldnt be able to hear it high pitch. Is this normal and is there any way to fix it? Changing the pump speed doesnt seem to affect it
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Watch as many tutorial videos and build logs as you can so you know what you need to get, and the challenges you might come up against as well as how to get around them. I just finished my first loop yesterday and I never would have finished it if I didnt watch just about every jayztwocents watercooling video there is
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well, lets hope so There's a 5 year warranty on the card, so thats good. I found this: https://www.techpowerup.com/233684/zotac-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-arctic-storm-mini-pictured-too Which says that the block on the "mini" version is nickel plated copper. Though the fact that its black makes me skeptical of that. I guess i'll have to wait and see
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It doesnt say on the box or in the manual, or on the site what the block is actually made of http://hkftp.zotac.com/External/VGA/GTX10series/GTX1080Ti/ZT-P10810E-30P/Brochure/ZT-P10810E-30P.pdf I also contacted zotac, the support rep didnt know, and the site I ordered it from didnt know either
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Its not the copper thats the issue, most radiators have copper cores and a lot of watercooling stuff is copper or nickel plated copper. Its the aluminium thats the issue. EK etc all use nickel for their blocks as it doesnt cause galvanic corrosion, but if zotac has cheaped out, gone for aluminium, and it corrodes a hole in my GPU im gonna be pretty damn angry
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So I've just ordered a 1080 ti ArcticStorm edition, and its arriving tomorrow, but im a bit worried. https://www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/zotac-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-arcticstorm It mentions a direct copper contact, but doesnt say what the block is made from. However, on the previous model for the 1080 arcticstorm, it says that its a "lightweight aluminium block".....aluminium.....in a watercooling block with a direct copper contact: Surely this is just a recipie for a nice big corroded hole in the block? edit: Just got an email back from zotac. The block is nickel plated copper. The backplate and silver accent on the cover is aluminium
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Only thing im regretting is not buying a bigger case TBH Building in an NZXT h440 which is a great case, but will make it a bit tight. Oh well, should be ok!
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Thanks Yeah my drain port Will be coming off the res, only part lower than that will be the lower half of the front radiator but the ports on that will be at the top so I can just take it and empty it by hand after I guess.
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So im building my first watercooling loop, just ordered all the parts. But I wanted to ask, im planning on putting my EK XRES 100 mounted to the middle fan spot on the front of my case. This means that there will be some tubing and a top mounted radiator above it. When I go to fill the loop, will the pressure from the liquid above it cause the reservoir to overfill? Or will it be ok? IE: Does my fill port need to be at the highest point in my loop? If so, how can I go about doing this since Im going to have a top mounted radiator
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I dont need the horsepower, ofc a 1080 can handle it absolutely fine with just 1 card, its just the fact that I hate having to go into NVCP, enable/disable SLI and change a bunch of settings every single time I switch from CSGO to any other game
