rtx 2080 Heatsink and Fan replacement

[Gward68]

I currently have a ASUS RTX 2080 Super Dual card. I was wondering if the Heatsink and Fans can be replaced with a lower profile one.  As I am finding that the PCIe down is being block by this card.  If it can be replaced, any recommendations on what I can replace it with.

 

Thanks in advance.

[SupaKomputa]

No. You can use a water cooler block for that purpose.

[RONOTHAN##]

30 minutes ago, Gward68 said:

I currently have a ASUS RTX 2080 Super Dual card. I was wondering if the Heatsink and Fans can be replaced with a lower profile one.  As I am finding that the PCIe down is being block by this card.  If it can be replaced, any recommendations on what I can replace it with.

 

Thanks in advance.

I mean, anything is possible, but you would wind up with worse temperatures and I wouldn't really recommend that. If you do want to go for a single slot, you can always water cool the card, but that can get expensive quickly, and you'd be better off trying to trade the card for a founders card if you want the true 2 slot design

[Gward68]

Any suggestions on water cooling.  I know about EK but, I was looking for something like an AIO.  Thanks in advance