How to install a water block on a graphics card (GPU)
A how to guide on how to install an after market water block on a graphics card (GPU) for improved cooling performance. This video features EK Waterblock's ...
Thanks for the video!
Question: you installed a thermal sensor on the VRM section. Did you see a
difference in thermal values read out on this sensor and in software like
GPU-Z or Afterburner?
+SsgtHolland Yes - but not on this particular card as you can't read the VRM temps on it. On the 290 though you can see the data here: //www.xtremerigs.net/2014/08/11/r9-290x-gpu-waterblock-detailed-testing-results/ see VRM plots vs the Manual Probe plots. Generally the manual probe reads much lower because it's measuring the outside of the VRM package on the side it's being cooled, while the other sensors are usually internal :)
Hey stren, nice to see you release more videos lately :)
What's your feeling about the "central inlet split-flow" (i think that's
what EKWB calls it) on their newer GPU blocks? Is it a good concept?
+Extreme Rigs Thanks for the update stren. Looks good. The higher pressure drop was to be expected i guess, but it delivers performance wise, so i'd guess it fits perfectly in a single card setup :)
+Timbalo0 Hey Timbalo0 - the 980 results are up - EK's split central inlet definitely improved their performance this time :) //www.xtremerigs.net/2015/04/07/gtx-980-water-block-round-up/
Thanks - I'm trying to really grow the youtube significantly this year :) It's tough to know exactly what people want on videos rather than traditional written reviews so we're adjusting as we go and trying to keep things interesting.The technique works on CPU blocks (a centered jet plate that increases localized flow and performance at the cost of restriction) so I imagine it works on GPUs - we shall see though, I'll be testing all the 980 blocks in the next few weeks :)
MSI® HOW-TO Install graphics card on PCIe x16 slot with butterfly lock
In this demonstration, we'll show you how to install a graphics card on a PCIe x16 slot with a butterfly lock.