GTX 980 Ti GV-N98TWF3OC-6GD reference PCB / waterblock?

[smsmasters]

Haven't seen too many reviews on this particular Gigabyte GTX 980 Ti GV-N98TWF3OC-6GD

Does anyone know if it has the reference PCB and which water blocks would be compatible?

Kind regards

 

[smsmasters]

I think this is the one:

http://www.ekwb.com/news/626/19/EK-releases-GIGABYTE-GTX-980-Ti-WF3-Full-Cover-water-block/

 

[smsmasters]

No, it's not a reference PCB



Correct.

Thank you.

What is the difference between the G1 gaming and windforce version?

 

[smsmasters]

Spoiler

That is a pic of my windforce with the cooler removed, if you compare it to the pic of the g1 on ek's configurator you will see its basically an identical layout with some components the same shape but different numbers

I put the g1 firmware on my windforce and it screamed during heaven benchmark so i put my modified windforce bios back on and its so much quieter.

Boosts to 1500 on stock volts no probs

Thanks for the picture, very helpful indeed.

 

[smsmasters]

no probs m8

its a shame at stock they are limited to the 104% power limit but with a bit of reading and faff i got it upto 119%

Could it still boost to 1.5GHz on a 104% power limit?

P.S. Does the LED have multiple colours as on the G1 version?

 

[smsmasters]

I had the bios modified within a day of buying the card m8 and didnt really do much testing before so i couldnt say but i doubt it would be 100% game stable

Dont know about the led's or even if there are any tbh as i fitted the water block the day it was delivered, it was only plugged in on air to test it wasnt doa

Ok ta!

Did yours come with a backplate?

 

[smsmasters]

sorry for the delay in responding m8

yes it came with a backplate.

No problem. Were you able to attach the existing backplate with the EK waterblock?