Why wont this work on my GPU? {Solved}

[chase_gibson04]

https://www.ekfluidgaming.com/ek-kit-a240g

Can somebody tell me why this wont work on a Strix 1080Ti non-OC? Is there a way around this to make it work?

Thanks

[chase_gibson04]

Just now, valdyrgramr said:

Because the backplate probably doesn't fit?  Duct tape?  I mean I wouldn't suggest it.

Could I buy another backplate or something?

[Windows7ge]

Usually with watercooling the issue is that the card doesn't use a reference PCB. Manufacturers will sometimes create their own version of a card with a different component layout with the intention of better performance. On rare occasions water blocks are designed for cards with custom PCBs. I cannot confirm if this is why you cannot use this on your card though.

[MkaiL]

40 minutes ago, chase_gibson04 said:

https://www.ekfluidgaming.com/ek-kit-a240g

Can somebody tell me why this wont work on a Strix 1080Ti non-OC? Is there a way around this to make it work?

Thanks

Because it's an aluminium kit with a gpu block intended for reference/founders cards. Your strix card has a different pcb layout and thus is not compatible with this gpu block. You can't just buy another gpu block because those will usually be nickel/copper, which can't be mixed with aluminium components. You'll have to find an aluminium gpu block intended for strix cards specifically, but I haven't seen any alu gpu blocks for the strix or other custom cards.

 

Also I wouldn't use a aluminium budget loop with a high end build (assuming since you have a 1080ti). Either go full custom (copper) or stay on air. 

[Mick Naughty]

Spend money on an actual kit. Problem fixed. 

[00RaZoR11]

You are out of luck with that kit if you don't have a reference card. You could put it up on some website to switch it for a reference PCB version, plus some extra cash. I'm sure there are people out there who'd like to have a custom card instead of the their reference one.
Though just like the others, I'd also recommend forking out some more money for a decent copper/nickel kit.