2080 2080Ti full review.

[TuFun 426]

Wouldn't EK blocks void the warranty? Rob, when you do this, would like to see some pics or video of the process.

[Uteman 51]

1 hour ago, TuFun said:

Wouldn't EK blocks void the warranty? Rob, when you do this, would like to see some pics or video of the process.

No it shouldn't I had an issue with a 980Ti that was WC and RMAd it to the shop I bought it from no issue at all ( I did put the original cooler back on - as one would). Difficult for most reputable brands to do something like reject a claim on basis of water cooling given the top brands all have had water cooled options themselves on GPUs (eg Poseidon). CPUs also set the precedent because as we know the HEDT editions now don't even come with a cooler.

 

[TuFun 426]

That's good to know thanks!

[G-RFRY 1,708]

Gamers Nexus water blocked a 2080ti but due to the power cap in the cards to protect the hardware his conclusion was it`s not worth the cost, he also put fans blowing on the VRMs they also get hot.

[shivers9 1,174]

15 hours ago, HiFlyer said:

And so, my card continues its lonely Journey to me here on the east coast...... To arrive sometime within the next 6 days

My hats off to you. I would have never been patient enough to wait for the card to arrive by Pony Express. I would have jumped on the over-night delivery or two day delivery. I never was good at waiting for Christmas as a kid. LOL Looking forward to hearing how you guys make out.

[HiFlyer 9,343]

2 minutes ago, shivers9 said:

My hats off to you. I would have never been patient enough to wait for the card to arrive by Pony Express. I would have jumped on the over-night delivery or two day delivery. I never was good at waiting for Christmas as a kid. LOL Looking forward to hearing how you guys make out.

I wouldn't be surprised if the silly thing arrived covered in postage stickers! 😋 

LOCATION	DATE / TIME	ACTIVITY
KENT, OH	Sunday, September 30, 2018 9:08 AM (an hour ago)	In transit
CHICAGO, IL	Saturday, September 29, 2018 8:02 PM (14 hours ago)	In transit
CARROLLTON, MO	Saturday, September 29, 2018 7:39 AM (a day ago)	In transit
GAGE, OK	Friday, September 28, 2018 7:38 PM (2 days ago)	In transit
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE, NM	Friday, September 28, 2018 6:37 AM (2 days ago)	In transit
NEEDLES, CA	Thursday, September 27, 2018 5:27 PM (3 days ago)	In transit
FEDEX SMARTPOST LOS ANGELES, CA	Thursday, September 27, 2018 5:10 AM (3 days ago)	Departed FedEx location
FEDEX SMARTPOST LOS ANGELES, CA	Thursday, September 27, 2018 2:21 AM (3 days ago)	Arrived at FedEx location
	Wednesday, September 26, 2018 3:42 PM (4 days ago)	Shipment information sent to FedEx

[Guest]

13 hours ago, TuFun said:

Rob, when you do this, would like to see some pics or video of the process.

I put up some pictures a few years ago when I was doing my old Titan X cards.

 

As far as saving original items I use lots and lots of these jars I get from Hobby Lobby:

I have no concerns over warranty.  The components (GPU, VRM, VRAM chips) in a water cooled card runs so much cooler and undergo less heat cycle stress than air cooled cards ... so a water cooled GPU is less likely to ever see a warranty situation.

But I'll certainly do a video showing the conversion from air cooled to water cooled on my GPUs when the EK kits arrive mid October.

Cheers, Rob.

[TuFun 426]

Thanks Rob, may try this myself.

[HiFlyer 9,343]

With just one card, I might consider something like this. With two cards, things become a bit more complicated.....

http://www.inno3d.com/products_detail.php?refid=386