Replacing 2080Ti FTW3 fans w/ Noctua

[datkern]

I really like my EVGA 2080Ti FTW3 Ultra card but I would like to lower the noise levels a bit by replacing the stock fans with Noctua instead.
 

I’ll probably get some help with the installation but so I know what size fans to order, how big are the fans on the 2080Ti FTW Ultra? 43mm?

 

Would I benefit with 3 smaller fans or 2 smaller fans for the video card radiator?

 

Any help is appreciated!

[Jumballi]

try adjusting the fan curve before you go out and risk your card

[TrigrH]

16 minutes ago, datkern said:

I really like my EVGA 2080Ti FTW3 Ultra card but I would like to lower the noise levels a bit by replacing the stock fans with Noctua instead.

You will need to wire the fans to the motherboard and use paid software like argus monitor to control them based on GPU not CPU temps. (unless you can find an adapter cable)

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I’ll probably get some help with the installation but so I know what size fans to order, how big are the fans on the 2080Ti FTW Ultra? 43mm?

Okay, you will need to take the entire shroud off to do that. The original size of the existing fans doesn't matter.

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Would I benefit with 3 smaller fans or 2 smaller fans for the video card radiator?

Its a heatsink not a radiator and its all about maximizing the fan coverage of the heatsink.

[datkern]

16 minutes ago, TrigrH said:

You will need to wire the fans to the motherboard and use paid software like argus monitor to control them based on GPU not CPU temps. (unless you can find an adapter cable)

Okay, you will need to take the entire shroud off to do that. The original size of the existing fans doesn't matter.

Its a heatsink not a radiator and its all about maximizing the fan coverage of the heatsink.

I appreciate the knowledge and information, its given me a lot to think about!

[TrigrH]

3 minutes ago, datkern said:

I appreciate the knowledge and information, its given me a lot to think about!

another option:

 

https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=400-HY-1484-B1

[datkern]

2 hours ago, TrigrH said:

another option:

 

https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=400-HY-1484-B1

Do you feel like this would be a more efficient option? I have heard good things but also people concerned with the loud pump noise.

[TrigrH]

1 hour ago, datkern said:

Do you feel like this would be a more efficient option? I have heard good things but also people concerned with the loud pump noise.

Yes, might want to change the fan it comes with to 2x 120mm noctua if you want to do that. Pump should be controllable in software, if its not you can use an adapter cable.

[Mick Naughty]

9 hours ago, datkern said:

Do you feel like this would be a more efficient option? I have heard good things but also people concerned with the loud pump noise.

It’s way more efficient. Loud pump won’t cone anything close to the fans you are complaining about now. 

 

Lower the Rpms on your cooler now and just have the card run hotter. Easy, simple, free and you won’t notice the difference. 

[jones177]

13 hours ago, datkern said:

I really like my EVGA 2080Ti FTW3 Ultra card but I would like to lower the noise levels a bit by replacing the stock fans with Noctua instead.
 

I’ll probably get some help with the installation but so I know what size fans to order, how big are the fans on the 2080Ti FTW Ultra? 43mm?

 

Would I benefit with 3 smaller fans or 2 smaller fans for the video card radiator?

 

Any help is appreciated!

My FTW3 Ultra is relatively quiet.

What overclock do you have on it?

 

I used + 117 on the core because it crashes with anything more and +800 on the ram because it does not add any heat.

If I needed it quieter and maintain a higher clock I would get the EVGA Hybrid cooler.

 

[Dean.P.]

 

Maybe do what I did (I now have three fitted), noise is reduce thermals keep to 60C max overclocked. 

[datkern]

10 hours ago, Dean.P. said:

 

Maybe do what I did (I now have three fitted), noise is reduce thermals keep to 60C max overclocked. 

This is interesting. Do you mind sharing what type of fans those are and how did you get them to sit like that? The two fans below the GPU that is.

Edited January 1, 2020 by datkern

[datkern]

11 hours ago, jones177 said:

My FTW3 Ultra is relatively quiet.

What overclock do you have on it?

 

I used + 117 on the core because it crashes with anything more and +800 on the ram because it does not add any heat.

If I needed it quieter and maintain a higher clock I would get the EVGA Hybrid cooler.

 

I setup a custom curve and can play max ultra settings on 144hz 1440p while keeping all 3 fans on the X1 silent mode and my temps stay consistent like 60-65c.

 

If I can keep the card this cool but lower fan rpms, that would be cool.

[SpikeSpiegel]

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[Dean.P.]

7 hours ago, datkern said:

This is interesting. Do you mind sharing what type of fans those are and how did you get them to sit like that? The two fans below the GPU that is.

It's a pci fan bracket got it from Ebay for 3-4 GBP and then I used 3 of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Noctua-NF-A9-PWM-Premium-Cooling/dp/B00RUZ059O

I then have them connected to the Corsair Commander PRO this allows me to have them PWM sensitive to GPU temps and not CPU which is awesome.

[Dean.P.]

7 hours ago, datkern said:

I setup a custom curve and can play max ultra settings on 144hz 1440p while keeping all 3 fans on the X1 silent mode and my temps stay consistent like 60-65c.

 

If I can keep the card this cool but lower fan rpms, that would be cool.

Another idea would also be to maybe consider changing the thermal paste for some LM that might aid in keeping things coolers

[datkern]

3 hours ago, Dean.P. said:

It's a pci fan bracket got it from Ebay for 3-4 GBP and then I used 3 of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Noctua-NF-A9-PWM-Premium-Cooling/dp/B00RUZ059O

I then have them connected to the Corsair Commander PRO this allows me to have them PWM sensitive to GPU temps and not CPU which is awesome.

I have 2 Noctua 140mm fans just laying around that I could make use out of with this idea. It actually never dawned on me until seeing your setup and seems like the easiest/most efficient way to keep things cool without having to take anything apart.

 

 If you don’t mind linking the fan bracket you got, it will help me a lot! I also believe near the back of my card there is a 4-pin fan connector that will run at a speed that matches the GPU's fan speed and off in idle and ramping up as the graphics card gets hot which I can still control with X1.

[Dean.P.]

2 hours ago, datkern said:

I have 2 Noctua 140mm fans just laying around that I could make use out of with this idea. It actually never dawned on me until seeing your setup and seems like the easiest/most efficient way to keep things cool without having to take anything apart.

 

 If you don’t mind linking the fan bracket you got, it will help me a lot! I also believe near the back of my card there is a 4-pin fan connector that will run at a speed that matches the GPU's fan speed and off in idle and ramping up as the graphics card gets hot which I can still control with X1.

I bought this exact one, it does only allow 120 or 92mm fans though:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evercool-PB-01-slot-bracket-120mm/dp/B0737L7HX5

I personally can't fit a 120mm due to my side fans exhausting, also I would be cautious going much bigger then 92mm due to case fitment also you will be blowing the hot exhausted air up towards the CPU which isn't the best in my case especially since I have a dual tower air cooler.

At the time I had considered this due to it being cheaper:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gelid-Slot-Holder-slim-120mm/dp/B00OAPH76Q/ref=pd_sbs_147_t_0/262-5302212-6037964?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OAPH76Q&pd_rd_r=4ab50147-033c-4d26-b06a-da69f1dad299&pd_rd_w=PPnLE&pd_rd_wg=1bSFB&pf_rd_p=e44592b5-e56d-44c2-a4f9-dbdc09b29395&pf_rd_r=2D5X1CMG47J8JWBEHDQ8&psc=1&refRID=2D5X1CMG47J8JWBEHDQ8

but then I was like nah lets go full Noctua 

[Ebony Falcon]

Fuck all that shit get a g12 and a 280 aio 

will run at like 40c and be near silent

[datkern]

1 hour ago, Dean.P. said:

I bought this exact one, it does only allow 120 or 92mm fans though:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evercool-PB-01-slot-bracket-120mm/dp/B0737L7HX5

I personally can't fit a 120mm due to my side fans exhausting, also I would be cautious going much bigger then 92mm due to case fitment also you will be blowing the hot exhausted air up towards the CPU which isn't the best in my case especially since I have a dual tower air cooler.

At the time I had considered this due to it being cheaper:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gelid-Slot-Holder-slim-120mm/dp/B00OAPH76Q/ref=pd_sbs_147_t_0/262-5302212-6037964?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OAPH76Q&pd_rd_r=4ab50147-033c-4d26-b06a-da69f1dad299&pd_rd_w=PPnLE&pd_rd_wg=1bSFB&pf_rd_p=e44592b5-e56d-44c2-a4f9-dbdc09b29395&pf_rd_r=2D5X1CMG47J8JWBEHDQ8&psc=1&refRID=2D5X1CMG47J8JWBEHDQ8

but then I was like nah lets go full Noctua 

That’s a good point! Just curious, what case do you use?

 

I have a Meshify C so plenty of air flow but can’t put side fans on it. I have 2 Noctua 140 fans on front, 2 Noctua 140 on top and a Noctua 120 on back for exhaust.

 

I also have a Noctua NH-D15 CPU Cooler with the 2 140mm fans that come with it so it’s going to be all Noctua for me as well.

[jones177]

11 hours ago, datkern said:

I setup a custom curve and can play max ultra settings on 144hz 1440p while keeping all 3 fans on the X1 silent mode and my temps stay consistent like 60-65c.

 

If I can keep the card this cool but lower fan rpms, that would be cool.

I keep my fans at the stock curve because there is no curve that will keep the card from downclocking. That is because after heat builds up on Mem2 and Mem3 the card will downclock anyway. The EVGA hybrid kit or card fixes this so it is the only way to go for maintaining clocks. 

 

Run a bench like Heaven in a window and watch the icx sensors. You will find that Mem2 and 3 will run about 10 to 20c hotter than the GPU.  EVGA says it is normal but it downclocks the card. 

To see this I set all 3 fans to 100%. I then ran Heaven and recorded at what temps as the card downclocked. I then ran the test again while there is still heat in the ram.  The card downclocked at lower temps as when the ram was cooler. 

 

My FTW3 Ultra is running a 75hz 3840 x 1600 monitor. I usually run it with the power limit at 124% and ram at + 800. I only use the + 117 on the core for RT games and my modded games.  With the default fan curve it is quite so I have no reason to do any mods on it. 

 

My EVGA XC 2080 ti is a different story. It is hot and loud playing demanding games at 4k. I have a 200mm fan on the side of the case so it gets cool air but it is not enough. I was on a auto notify list to get a EVGA hybrid kit for it but they were discontinued. Other kits do not have a solution for the vram so they are not an option. This card will be the first one replaced when next gen ti cards come out. 

 

[Dean.P.]

54 minutes ago, datkern said:

That’s a good point! Just curious, what case do you use?

 

I have a Meshify C so plenty of air flow but can’t put side fans on it. I have 2 Noctua 140 fans on front, 2 Noctua 140 on top and a Noctua 120 on back for exhaust.

 

I also have a Noctua NH-D15 CPU Cooler with the 2 140mm fans that come with it so it’s going to be all Noctua for me as well.

I use a Meshify C as well, I have 3 Noctuas out front, 2 industrial 140mm and a 120mm at the bottom

[DobertRownySr]

Why not just lower the fan curve? My 2080Ti (which is overclocked and on the stock fan curve) barely reaches 70C. It only reaches that in benchmarks.