Upgrading from 2xR9 290's to a 1080Ti + waterblock, need help choosing

[Scotspaul]

Been looking at replacing my two R9-290's with a 1080Ti, needs to have a EK waterblocks to go with it though.
Can anyone come up with a better choice than this? was hoping to find something in the black Friday sales to help make me feel like I got a bargain...?
My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC1080 GTX Ti TF6 - Acetal + Nickel= £109.99
• 1 x MSI GeForce GTX 1080Ti Armor OC 11264MB GDDR5X PCI-Express Graphics Card= £698.99

Total: £808.98 (includes shipping: £0.00)​

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Looks like I really need a reference card to get best compatibility with the coolers available, but not sure whats what so some assistance would be appreciated,?
Cheers

 

[Telecaster]

https://www.geforce.co.uk/hardware/10series/geforce-gtx-1080-ti/

 

[Scotspaul]

OK buddy, but not sure what you're point was there.

Do these play well together?
My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Inno3D GeForce GTX 1080Ti iChill X3 Ultra 11264MB GDDR5X PCI-Express Graphics Card (C108T3-1SDN-Q6MN= £698.99
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC GeForce GTX 1080 / 1080 Ti FE Editions - Acetal + Nickel= £99.95
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-FC1080 Ti GTX Backplate - Black= £26.99

Total: £825.93 (includes shipping: £0.00)


Looks like they do but would appreciate second opinion,​

 

[Radox-0]

OK buddy, but not sure what you're point was there.

Do these play well together?

Looks like they do but would appreciate second opinion,​

Yes they should work fine, that card uses the reference PCB which is what that block and back plate you selected will work on. You can confirm with EK's configuration tool.

Though I would personally spend a £10 more and get a EVGA SC Black Edition: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/evga...i-express-graphics-card-11g-p4-gx-313-ea.html

Uses same reference PCB, but know EVGA are okay with waterblocks (provided you don't mess up PCB) and have a pretty amazing RMA service with returns here in UK.

 

[Telecaster]

OK buddy, but not sure what you're point was there.

Point was why pay AIB prices when you're going to take the cooler off anyway, might as well get a reference card direct from Nv for less money.

 

[Scotspaul]

Point was why pay AIB prices when you're going to take the cooler off anyway, might as well get a reference card direct from Nv for less money.

Ok, thanks for explaining. I was puzzled....
Those prices listed aren't great though.

 

[Scotspaul]

Yes they should work fine, that card uses the reference PCB which is what that block and back plate you selected will work on. You can confirm with EK's configuration tool.

Though I would personally spend a £10 more and get a EVGA SC Black Edition: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/evga...i-express-graphics-card-11g-p4-gx-313-ea.html

Uses same reference PCB, but know EVGA are okay with waterblocks (provided you don't mess up PCB) and have a pretty amazing RMA service with returns here in UK.

Really appreciate your input. That's just what I wanted, a recommendation of the best cards in the format that suits waterblocks available.
Cheers

Any other thoughts?

 

[BubbySoup]

For £8 less you can get a card with a block pre-fitted, save you the hassle.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/zota...s-graphics-card-zt-p10810e-30p-gx-10g-zt.html