Aftermarket GPU coolers

[Inception9269]

I was hoping someone knew of a site where I could find aftermarket coolers for gpus? (Preferably a detailed site and not just a newegg listing)

 

I have a Gigabyte gtx 980 windforce card, one that doesn't have a backplate. And honestly I really don't like the design of the gpu but I don't want to have to go out and buy a whole new graphics card just for different aesthetics.

 

i've considered doing a custom water cooling loop but that's expensive as shit and not what I want.

[astranger200]

water cool it with an aio/kraken

[Inception9269]

water cool it with an aio/kraken

 

I'd prefer something that has a shroud. Also when it comes to putting aio coolers on gpus, don't you need something to cool vram?

[JebKerman]

I don't think you're going to find one for that, as it's an aftermarket PCB. the aftermarket coolers, like these, are built for the reference PCB, a Kraken G10, and an AIO would be your best bet.

[manikyath]

i'm thinking your best bet may be letting someone 3D print a backplate.

 

or if you have wads of cash, let a machine shop make it from aluminium or similar metal.

[astranger200]

I'd prefer something that has a shroud. Also when it comes to putting aio coolers on gpus, don't you need something to cool vram?

you buy this

https://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/138-kraken-g10-gpu-bracket.html

and an aio and put them together

[Inception9269]

you buy this

https://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/138-kraken-g10-gpu-bracket.html

and an aio and put them together

 

Not big on the design of that, but I might consider that. If I do go for that I'll probably get an aftermarket backplate to make it look a little nicer. I found this site that does backplates http://www.v1tech.com/product-category/backplates/

[Inception9269]

you buy this

https://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/138-kraken-g10-gpu-bracket.html

and an aio and put them together

 

Is there anywhere that I could just buy a new windforce cooler but different colors? Cause that's the main issue i have with my current one is the color scheme (and lack of backplate)

[Xyrock]

get a Evga hybrid kit for your 980. i got mine and its running 50c underload and its OCed.

[Kalle Hänninen]

That Kraken is useless without VRM cooling. I would go with this one:

http://www.ekwb.com/news/558/19/EK-intros-GIGABYTE-GTX-980-Gaming-G1-Full-Cover-water-block/

[JebKerman]

Is there anywhere that I could just buy a new windforce cooler but different colors? Cause that's the main issue i have with my current one is the color scheme

Paint it then, (Plastidip if you want to keep the warranty intact)