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3080 Waterblock

Nov845
By Nov845
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Don't seem to: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-vector-rtx-3080-3090-d-rgb-nickel-plexi

 

They recommend the backplate for the normal slight thermal improvement reasons: 

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But it seems the real heat producers are all on the bottom as per usual. 

 

EDIT: Interestingly, these are made for reference PCBs, not the Founder's Edition PCB (they are different):

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Though Bykski blocks made for the Founder's Edition cards don't look like they work any differently: https://www.techpowerup.com/271942/bykski-unveils-full-coverage-water-block-for-nvidia-rtx-3090-and-rtx-3080-ampere

 

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