https://imgur.com/a/D21Yk59
See, this is the cable I'm talking about. Runs down the middle of the Waterblock?
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Big problems with Asus GeForce RTX 2080 Ti ROG Strix
https://imgur.com/a/D21Yk59
See, this is the cable I'm talking about. Runs down the middle of the Waterblock?
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ok well cable should not go under the block but under the plexi at the back of card. and did you trim the heat pads to fit as per instructions?
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109810477.pdf
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/EK-IM/EK-IM-3831109810477.pdf
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yours do not look cut to size, reason they are is to not hold the water block off the GPU die. also on GFX block the paste looks white on GFX card it looks grey?
always start with fresh paste, and looking at the paste you can see that it didn't squish out very even, suggesting again poor contact with the core.
Take your time, cut thermal pads to correct size, apply new thermal paste, and make sure the RGB wire is not under the water block metal part, it can go under the plexi plastic part at the back.
always start with fresh paste, and looking at the paste you can see that it didn't squish out very even, suggesting again poor contact with the core.
Take your time, cut thermal pads to correct size, apply new thermal paste, and make sure the RGB wire is not under the water block metal part, it can go under the plexi plastic part at the back.
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Your temps are way, way off. My spec below, with a heavily overclocked GPU and slim 250 and 360 rad, I’m getting 45C under full load. The fans barely go above minimum.
Mounting seems to be an issue somewhere. You need to check you’ve tightened down in a cross pattern, that you’ve used the correct thickness pads in the right places, cut to the right sizes, and you’re using a good paste. I recommend TG Kryonaut.
Order of loop makes absolutely no difference, as long as the res is above the pump, and you’re using the right inlets / outlets.
Considering the first issue, it appears seating is still a problem. You may have better contact, but not proper contact. Not trying to be rude, but your pads look very badly done, did you trim them properly as per the instructions? My guess is a pad is pinching somewhere and lifting the block off the core.
Also, did you bleed properly? I’m wondering if you’ve got a massive air locket trapped in the block, or somewhere else.
Mounting seems to be an issue somewhere. You need to check you’ve tightened down in a cross pattern, that you’ve used the correct thickness pads in the right places, cut to the right sizes, and you’re using a good paste. I recommend TG Kryonaut.
Order of loop makes absolutely no difference, as long as the res is above the pump, and you’re using the right inlets / outlets.
Considering the first issue, it appears seating is still a problem. You may have better contact, but not proper contact. Not trying to be rude, but your pads look very badly done, did you trim them properly as per the instructions? My guess is a pad is pinching somewhere and lifting the block off the core.
Also, did you bleed properly? I’m wondering if you’ve got a massive air locket trapped in the block, or somewhere else.
I trimmed the heat pads.. that pic was a 'before'; shot I suppose..
Shifted the cable.. I honestly couldn't see anywhere on the card where the cable could go.. so it's flowing externally on the card at the moment. which is fine.. I can live with that. strange it didn't come with it pre-packed behind the plexi.
Performance is much much better.. 44c for The Division 2 now.. only under 74% load; so will keep an eye on it.. see how it is when things get a bit more hectic ingame.
Shifted the cable.. I honestly couldn't see anywhere on the card where the cable could go.. so it's flowing externally on the card at the moment. which is fine.. I can live with that. strange it didn't come with it pre-packed behind the plexi.
Performance is much much better.. 44c for The Division 2 now.. only under 74% load; so will keep an eye on it.. see how it is when things get a bit more hectic ingame.
Hey Tarman
I believe I may have found the issue
I have this exact same card and I came across a warning from EKWB this week.
I'll have to keep this mind when I put a ek block on my own Strix.
The issue is that ASUS has modified the PCB slightly in recent batches by adding some extra glue to the corner of the die.
This glue interferes with the the stand off mounts around the die.
All you need to do is use a remove those four stand off mounts with pliers by un-screwing them
See below blog post for pictures
https://www.ekwb.com/blog/did-you-know-compatibility-issues-with-strix-rtx-2080-ti-water-blocks/
I believe I may have found the issue
I have this exact same card and I came across a warning from EKWB this week.
I'll have to keep this mind when I put a ek block on my own Strix.
The issue is that ASUS has modified the PCB slightly in recent batches by adding some extra glue to the corner of the die.
This glue interferes with the the stand off mounts around the die.
All you need to do is use a remove those four stand off mounts with pliers by un-screwing them
See below blog post for pictures
https://www.ekwb.com/blog/did-you-know-compatibility-issues-with-strix-rtx-2080-ti-water-blocks/
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that was pointed out to him in the first 3 posts of this thread, he has already done the mod.
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I trimmed the heat pads.. that pic was a 'before'; shot I suppose..
Shifted the cable.. I honestly couldn't see anywhere on the card where the cable could go.. so it's flowing externally on the card at the moment. which is fine.. I can live with that. strange it didn't come with it pre-packed behind the plexi.
Performance is much much better.. 44c for The Division 2 now.. only under 74% load; so will keep an eye on it.. see how it is when things get a bit more hectic ingame.
glad to hear you have it sorted now, fingers crossed it stays that way.
Ah ok, hopefully it's not still the issue otherwise ek would be at fault.
Has anyone else here had to do this mod, results?
If the temps became a problem again, he may want to just put the air cooler back on to check that the card works fine with that to rule out several other causes. Mine, overclocked on air doesnt generally go above 68c at 100% load
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Well, the Division 2 ran quite well.. didn't see it go above 47c..
Metro Exodus.. ultra quality.. didn't get above 59c
Might not be as cool as some of you guys setups; but I'd say that falls within acceptable levels.
that's much better!
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Glad you sorted it out dude, with such a nice gpu @Tarman
What's that program you used to monitor usage and temps?
What's that program you used to monitor usage and temps?
It's called CAM by NZXT.
It's OK.. albeit a little light on information, and little clunky when changing from full screen to compact mode.. and the ingame overlay doesn't seem to be showing anymore, heh. Other than that.. it's alright..
https://camwebapp.com/
The temps are much better.
Out of interest, what radiators are you using and what temp does your cpu see full load?
The temps still look a bit high (for my tastes) but trying to identify why could be tricky - what not enough radiator space, heat not getting out the case, not enough water flow, maybe the block still isn’t seated 100% or maybe the ek block just isn’t very good.
When I say high, don’t get me wrong the temps are much better, but they are around what I’ve seen from people using 120mm or 240mm aio on their 2080ti, where as I expect much more cooling performance from a custom loop.
That being said, your temps are still good and much better than any air cooler, the only reason for me personally I focus on getting temps into a good range is these cards are sensitive to temperature when gpu boost is clocking the card, I’ve found my strix starts dropping down from its max boost clock at 50c, and every 3 degrees after that it drops 15mhz
Out of interest, what radiators are you using and what temp does your cpu see full load?
The temps still look a bit high (for my tastes) but trying to identify why could be tricky - what not enough radiator space, heat not getting out the case, not enough water flow, maybe the block still isn’t seated 100% or maybe the ek block just isn’t very good.
When I say high, don’t get me wrong the temps are much better, but they are around what I’ve seen from people using 120mm or 240mm aio on their 2080ti, where as I expect much more cooling performance from a custom loop.
That being said, your temps are still good and much better than any air cooler, the only reason for me personally I focus on getting temps into a good range is these cards are sensitive to temperature when gpu boost is clocking the card, I’ve found my strix starts dropping down from its max boost clock at 50c, and every 3 degrees after that it drops 15mhz
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59C is indeed quite high. EK blocks are generally very good in my experience, I’m using them in my system.
As I’ve asked before, and so has @Grim5,what is your rad setup?
For reference, I’ve got a 240 and a 360 (both GTS slim rads) and I get about 45-48C with the fans at 400-600rpm.
As I’ve asked before, and so has @Grim5,what is your rad setup?
For reference, I’ve got a 240 and a 360 (both GTS slim rads) and I get about 45-48C with the fans at 400-600rpm.