Asus warranty and waterblocks. Is it void if cooler removed?

[LaboonTheWhale]

As the title states. 

 

If anyone knows my history, I had a shit experience with Asus support and vowed to never grab an ASUS product, but after saving gift cards and getting a 10% coupon, I can get either a  EVGA 1080 Ti SC2 and ASUS 1080 Ti STRIX edition at Best buy for dirt cheap (out of pocket) 

 

The prices for each gpu would be roughly $200. 

 

I know EVGA is a god Send in the watercooling community but EKWB has stated they are not going to make a waterblock for the SC2 thanks to a pin connector that is protruding out blocking a waterblock. There are EKWB blocks for the STRIX edition though. 

 

Is ASUS against removing the stock cooler and adding a waterblock? I saw on a video they still do the whole "void if removed" sticker on screws. 

 

 

[Billy_Mays]

I would go for EVGA and it doesn't make sense why EKWB won't be making blocks for EVGA

[ARikozuM]

SC2 gets my vote. Can you scrape together another X dollars for the FTW2?

[LaboonTheWhale]

4 minutes ago, Billy_Mays said:

I would go for EVGA and it doesn't make sense why EKWB won't be making blocks for EVGA

Its because theres a pin connector protruding out that blocks a waterblock from sitting flat on all the important components. http://www.overclock.net/t/1629771/evga-1080-ti-sc2 

 

3 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

SC2 gets my vote. Can you scrape together another X dollars for the FTW2?

Best buy doesn't have that model available anymore  

 

Edit: Maybe I can sell the gpu i buy online to try and get the FTW edition 

[ARikozuM]

18 minutes ago, LaboonTheWhale said:

Its because theres a pin connector protruding out that blocks a waterblock from sitting flat on all the important components. http://www.overclock.net/t/1629771/evga-1080-ti-sc2 

 

Best buy doesn't have that model available anymore  

 

Edit: Maybe I can sell the gpu i buy online to try and get the FTW edition 

Does EKWB have one that would fit the SC2 without being a custom block?

[LaboonTheWhale]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

Does EKWB have one that would fit the SC2 without being a custom block?

Its a custom PCB so no  People have modded the GPU by filing down the connectors, but I do not want to do that at all. 

[ARikozuM]

Just now, LaboonTheWhale said:

Its a custom PCB so no  People have modded the GPU by filing down the connectors, but I do not want to do that at all. 

I would take the SC2, use it on air or sell it for the FTW2 or 3. 

[LaboonTheWhale]

2 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

I would take the SC2, use it on air or sell it for the FTW2 or 3. 

If I still had it sealed, whats the price I could realistically sell it for? perhaps $730 usd? 

[ARikozuM]

Just now, LaboonTheWhale said:

If I still had it sealed, whats the price I could realistically sell it for? perhaps $730 usd? 

How much more is the FTW? Can you sell the card for 5% off and still get a good profit?

[LaboonTheWhale]

1 minute ago, ARikozuM said:

How much more is the FTW? Can you sell the card for 5% off and still get a good profit?

FTW3 I believe (there is a waterblock) around $779 new

[LeapFrogMasterRace]

Just get the ASUS if something goes wrong with the card and you have to RMA and they refuse, take them to court. 

[ARikozuM]

2 minutes ago, LaboonTheWhale said:

FTW3 I believe (there is a waterblock) around $779 new

I'd try only if you're comfortable doing so. Is Best Buy able to order the FTW at the desk for you? I feel like that should be possible given the stock that they have. You could also just do as @LeapFrogMasterRace said and take the Asus if you're willing to give up this once. 

 

3 minutes ago, LeapFrogMasterRace said:

Just get the ASUS if something goes wrong with the card and you have to RMA and they refuse, take them to court. 

Hahaha... They'll wait laboon out for years letting him pile debt faster than anything. 

[LaboonTheWhale]

1 minute ago, ARikozuM said:

I'd try only if you're comfortable doing so. Is Best Buy able to order the FTW at the desk for you? I feel like that should be possible given the stock that they have. You could also just do as @LeapFrogMasterRace said and take the Asus if you're willing to give up this once. 

 

Hahaha... They'll wait laboon out for years letting him pile debt faster than anything. 

They used to have it listed on their website, but looks like its no longer an option now. I can give customer chat a go. 

[ARikozuM]

Just now, LaboonTheWhale said:

They used to have it listed on their website, but looks like its no longer an option now. I can give customer chat a go. 

That's what I would do. They should have the avenues to get the card. 

[LaboonTheWhale]

7 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

That's what I would do. They should have the avenues to get the card. 

They told me that "it is a dicontinued product and the manufacturer no longer produces it" LOL what. 

[ARikozuM]

3 minutes ago, LaboonTheWhale said:

They told me that "it is a dicontinued product and the manufacturer no longer produces it" LOL what. 

I don't know what to say, then. Just get the Asus and hope for the best. Test before getting the waterblock.

[LaboonTheWhale]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

I don't know what to say, then. Just get the Asus and hope for the best. Test before getting the waterblock.

I may buy it, then resell and bump to the Gaming X or FTW 3 edition. MSI seem to be fine with waterblocks as well. FTW 3 would be preferrable. or I could get the Poseidon for an addittional $100 over the SC2 lol

[ARikozuM]

Just now, LaboonTheWhale said:

I may buy it, then resell and bump to the Gaming X or FTW 3 edition. MSI seem to be fine with waterblocks as well. FTW 3 would be preferrable. or I could get the Poseidon for an addittional $100 over the SC2 lol

Do you mind asking if EVGA will allow you to step up to a FTW card with their program? Let them know that you intend on "buying the card new, unopened and getting a FTW immediately as Best Buy doesn't sell the FTW as it is 'discontinued by EVGA'". 

[LaboonTheWhale]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

Do you mind asking if EVGA will allow you to step up to a FTW card with their program? Let them know that you intend on "buying the card new, unopened and getting a FTW immediately as Best Buy doesn't sell the FTW as it is 'discontinued by EVGA'". 

I have. Their step up cards are the standard SC model for the 1080 Ti. anything bells and whistles or premium model are not available. 

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, LaboonTheWhale said:

I have. Their step up cards are the standard SC model for the 1080 Ti. anything bells and whistles or premium model are not available. 

I'd hate to give Asus a purchase, but you're going to have to take them then. 

[LaboonTheWhale]

5 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

I'd hate to give Asus a purchase, but you're going to have to take them then. 

I may take my chances and resell. Which model would be more appealing to the common masses brand new? Strix or SC2? 

 

Edit: I could also buy a Vega 64 for $75 and a waterblock for $140. I do have a freesync monitor but was hoping to go for more horsepower. Would the Vega be a smarter per dollar buy? 

[ARikozuM]

Strix, most likely. Many ASUS fanboys out there.

[LaboonTheWhale]

2 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

Strix, most likely. Many ASUS fanboys out there.

Sorry to bug you so much. there is one more option though. Vega 64 for $75 to go with my freesync monitor. But I am pushing 1440p 144hz and 3440x1440 monitors. 

[ARikozuM]

Not my domain. 1080 Ti is a much stronger GPU that will last you much longer than a Vega will. 

[LaboonTheWhale]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

Not my domain. 1080 Ti is a much stronger GPU that will last you much longer than a Vega will. 

hmmm... I do hate to have the freesync go to waste. but what you say is true.