Question about Kraken G10?!

[jamesisninja]

my GPU is the blower style EVGA SC 970, and the blower 970 is a lot louder then I expected, I can't hear it when I'm in game with headphones on, but when it gets quiet during gaming, or just after I quit that blower is real loud, and it bums me out because the rest of my stuff is essentially silent.

 

So first off, I suppose my very first question is the G10 good? does it really improve temps (Even though my main concern is noise tbh). Secondly, I was wondering if the Kraken G10 would fit on it? I wasn't sure if the Kraken G10 required reference PCB, or if my card had a reference PCB or not? I tried some googling, couldn't figure much out on my own to be honest, and thirdly my last question, is the 92mm VRAM fan that's included loud? if so, is it replaceable? Thanks! I've got some airflow questions but I think they belong in the cases section.

[Godlygamer23]

The G10 is nothing more than a bracket with a fan attached to it. It will DEFINITELY improve temperatures regardless of the AIO you choose. In addition, you can use any AIO that uses the Asetek mounting system.

[Guest]

I just got a G10 and I love it. If you have the reference cooler, it should fit no problem. My GPU temps overclocked and under full load don't get higher than 45 degrees C. Granted, I'm using it with a Corsair H105 which is totally overkill. However, I would suggest you get some VRAM heat sinks too. I got these and they work great:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835708009&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=3891137&SID=rewrite

 

I needed to buy 2 sets of them to cover all the chips. And for the smaller chips, I got a set of these:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835708011&cm_re=Enzotech-_-35-708-011-_-Product

 

However, the thermal tape the little ones come with suck and they all fell off, so I don't have any of those small ones on right now. Still, temps are fine.

 

Also, the fan isn't too loud at all in my opinion. My ceiling fan is louder However, if you really don't like it, it can be replaced with any 92mm fan.

 

I found it hard to find any help when I got mine, so feel free to run any other questions about it by me!