GTX 680 SLI high temps / noise

[Deleted member 106413]

Step up to the mantle and be brave:

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/vga...0-series/ek-fc680-gtx-dcii-acetal-nickel.html

If you're considering a new mobo to get better spacing, buy 2 waterblocks and the required peripherals and stick em under water.

The problem is "the required peripherals". Is there a thread about liquid cooling and the recommended components (like pumps and pipes)? I never liquid cooled a VGA so that would be useful.

But you said the side fan is an exhaust, too.
Whichever way the side fan is blowing, you want it to be an intake.



And you could always just do that as well, lol.

Yeah, I knew I was going to write something wrong lol, I just checked now and the side fan is an intake, not an exhaust.

 

[the54thvoid]

The problem is "the required peripherals". Is there a thread about liquid cooling and the recommended components (like pumps and pipes)? I never liquid cooled a VGA so that would be useful.

Only 1700+ posts

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52032

It's more expensive and requires more patience but the sound and heat benefits are without comparison for 24/7 use.

 

[Deleted member 106413]

Only 1700+ posts

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52032

It's more expensive and requires more patience but the sound and heat benefits are without comparison for 24/7 use.

You know, I always wanted a fully liquid cooled pc, but the time, effort any money held me back from it. I might start looking around for some components and liquid cool one of the VGA. Thanks for letting me know about that thread!

 

[Random Murderer]

You know, I always wanted a fully liquid cooled pc, but the time, effort any money held me back from it. I might start looking around for some components and liquid cool one of the VGA. Thanks for letting me know about that thread!

No sense in only doing one. The extra work required to water cool the second would be miniscule compared to the actual work of running a loop in the first place. You may as well water cool both and skip CPU/PCH/MOSFETs if you don't want to do a full loop.

 

[the54thvoid]

You know, I always wanted a fully liquid cooled pc, but the time, effort any money held me back from it. I might start looking around for some components and liquid cool one of the VGA. Thanks for letting me know about that thread!

You'll need:

2 x blocks
1 x radiator (I cooled 2 very hot 7970's on a single 480 - 2 x 680's would require a 240 or 360)
1 x pump
1 x reservoir (or can be avoided using T-lines etc - google for info).
Tubing and about 8-12 fittings depending on set up.

Swifttech do a pump, reservoir rad combo i believe? If you have patience, do some peeping around. It's not without risk but it is rewarding.

 

[ruff0r]

You'll need:

2 x blocks
1 x radiator (I cooled 2 very hot 7970's on a single 480 - 2 x 680's would require a 240 or 360)
1 x pump
1 x reservoir (or can be avoided using T-lines etc - google for info).
Tubing and about 8-12 fittings depending on set up.

Swifttech do a pump, reservoir rad combo i believe? If you have patience, do some peeping around. It's not without risk but it is rewarding.

Before you consider spending 300$+ try out That what you mentioned yourself at the start.

2x Accelero Xtreme III Which you mention is a very good product and you can use it in 3 slot SLI And their leave more room to breath

Show us a Picture of your Cards please i want to see the Gap between them

 

[Random Murderer]

Show us a Picture of your Cards please i want to see the Gap between them

Me too.

 

[Deleted member 106413]

Before you consider spending 300$+ try out That what you mentioned yourself at the start.

2x Accelero Xtreme III Which you mention is a very good product and you can use it in 3 slot SLI And their leave more room to breath http://www.everydayinternetstuff.co...ic-cooling-accelero-xtreme-7970-crossfire.jpg

Show us a Picture of your Cards please i want to see the Gap between them

Me too.

I currently only have one since the other had an hardware problem and is being replaced by the shop. I can assure you though, the space between the two was no more than 1.5-2mm. They were basically in contact with each other. I could try installing my ols GTX260 if you want to see the space.

 

[ruff0r]

I currently only have one since the other had an hardware problem and is being replaced by the shop. I can assure you though, the space between the two was no more than 1.5-2mm. They were basically in contact with each other. I could try installing my ols GTX260 if you want to see the space.

Like this?

if so no wonder no space between them no room for the Fans to breath in fresh air....

 

[Deleted member 106413]

Like this?
http://i.imgur.com/pDSHf0M.jpg

if so no wonder no space between them no room for the Fans to breath in fresh air....

Yeah basically, maybe even a couple mm's less for the bottom one. Anyways, if there is going to be a noticeable difference having one more slot between the two, then it's gonna be time to change motherboard I guess

 

[ruff0r]

Yeah basically, maybe even a couple mm's less for the bottom one. Anyways, if there is going to be a noticeable difference having one more slot between the two, then it's gonna be time to change motherboard I guess

very likely so.