There is a reason people didn't do it before, As all video cards with full coverage waterblocks are always only one slot in thickness (After all the waterblock is made of copper, A two slot thickness full cover waterblock will be ridiculously heavy and expensive), The only thing that make them taking two slot was the original PCI bracket since original bracket for high end video cards will usually be two slot. Two slot = two screws on the side = more secure, Especially when you install multiple video cards with waterblocks, It's easier to straight them out and more secure that way.
I thought the whole point of KPE is ability to do LN2. How you gonna do that with this fancy waterblock strapped on now? Take it off? waste of this whole SKU imo.
Wouldn't it explode? Liquid cooling isn't par change cooling, but LN2 is. The build up of pressure from the nitrogen Gas would blow everything apart, surely?
Why does EVGA always put so much space in between fittings on their blocks? I don't like the industrial design of this card. It looks antiquated. Maybe they should provide photos of the LED's active?
It's opinion. I like the industrial design, it's different of other 'flashy' things. And I am no fan of LEDs, I turn off everything I have on my system, and I DO have window in my computer.
The distance between the fittings shortens the total path the liquid has to travel inside the block, and reduces single sharp turn, helping reduce flow restriction. If you think about it, flow inside block is arranged in "C" shape, with GPU die fins in the center. Strapping small terminal in the center with two close G1/4" ports is cost reducing attempt, since smaller terminal is cheaper.
I'm trying to understand who this card is for. I mean money aside, isn't one better off getting a titan xp with an aftermarket block? you'll get to about the same price... maybe another 50-100 or so but with a better performing card that no overclock in this world will compensate for.
If performance is key, yes. But some people value silent running, some want single slot solutions, some people have expensive hobbies, others just want to drool over the possibility of something so cool with no intention of buying (but that still improves EVGAs brand image).
With a fullcover block (EK's 1080Ti/Titan block costs ~100) and matching single-slot PCI bracket (bundled with the block usually), the 1080 Ti FE and Titan Xp are both silent, single-slot cards, with an excellent VRM for liquid-cooled overclocking. You need better VRMs for LN2, but that's what the regular KPE, HOF, lightning and similar extreme OC cards are for anyways.
All this particular card does is save you the hassle of removing the air-cooler and installing the waterblock, which, let's face it, isn t very much.
Hello, I'm able to get 2101 - 2114 mhz with this setup vs 2060 - 2080 mhz on stock air cooler. I've owned a pair of the og xp titans on water cooling and got about 2075 mhz
I’d be interested in something like this, but given the 1080 has been out nearly 18 months now and is probably 6 months from being replaced it’s kind of a hard sell to go for a special design, high end card right now.
Yeah... may as well buy the regular one and an (arguably better) EK block instead.. or since it's liquid-cooled, just get an even cheaper 1080 Ti to stick a waterblock to...
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Gadgety - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
Great to see a single slot water block solution.airdrifting - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
There is a reason people didn't do it before, As all video cards with full coverage waterblocks are always only one slot in thickness (After all the waterblock is made of copper, A two slot thickness full cover waterblock will be ridiculously heavy and expensive), The only thing that make them taking two slot was the original PCI bracket since original bracket for high end video cards will usually be two slot. Two slot = two screws on the side = more secure, Especially when you install multiple video cards with waterblocks, It's easier to straight them out and more secure that way.usernametaken76 - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
Plenty of enthusiasts are installing these in horizontal configurations, such as cases from Case Labs, Thermaltake, Phantex, etc.darckhart - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
I thought the whole point of KPE is ability to do LN2. How you gonna do that with this fancy waterblock strapped on now? Take it off? waste of this whole SKU imo.Gigaplex - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
You could try running LN2 through the waterblock, I guess. It is a liquid, after all.MrSpadge - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
Yep, with metal tubing to withstand the ultra low temperature you can pump it through just fine.MatBailie - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
Wouldn't it explode? Liquid cooling isn't par change cooling, but LN2 is. The build up of pressure from the nitrogen Gas would blow everything apart, surely?MatBailie - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
*phase changeSamus - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
$1300 bucks and it doesn't even come with a fan. PFFT.;)
Morawka - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
Why does EVGA always put so much space in between fittings on their blocks? I don't like the industrial design of this card. It looks antiquated. Maybe they should provide photos of the LED's active?Vatharian - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
It's opinion. I like the industrial design, it's different of other 'flashy' things. And I am no fan of LEDs, I turn off everything I have on my system, and I DO have window in my computer.The distance between the fittings shortens the total path the liquid has to travel inside the block, and reduces single sharp turn, helping reduce flow restriction. If you think about it, flow inside block is arranged in "C" shape, with GPU die fins in the center. Strapping small terminal in the center with two close G1/4" ports is cost reducing attempt, since smaller terminal is cheaper.
Hxx - Monday, November 27, 2017 - link
I'm trying to understand who this card is for. I mean money aside, isn't one better off getting a titan xp with an aftermarket block? you'll get to about the same price... maybe another 50-100 or so but with a better performing card that no overclock in this world will compensate for.MatBailie - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
If performance is key, yes. But some people value silent running, some want single slot solutions, some people have expensive hobbies, others just want to drool over the possibility of something so cool with no intention of buying (but that still improves EVGAs brand image).ZeDestructor - Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - link
With a fullcover block (EK's 1080Ti/Titan block costs ~100) and matching single-slot PCI bracket (bundled with the block usually), the 1080 Ti FE and Titan Xp are both silent, single-slot cards, with an excellent VRM for liquid-cooled overclocking. You need better VRMs for LN2, but that's what the regular KPE, HOF, lightning and similar extreme OC cards are for anyways.All this particular card does is save you the hassle of removing the air-cooler and installing the waterblock, which, let's face it, isn t very much.
waldojim42 - Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - link
It also saves your warranty. Which, let's face it, means a bit more to some people when dropping $1300 on a video card.ZeDestructor - Thursday, November 30, 2017 - link
EVGA doesn't mind you swapping coolers (I believe it's written into their FAQ too)Ibadya - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
Hello, I'm able to get 2101 - 2114 mhz with this setup vs 2060 - 2080 mhz on stock air cooler. I've owned a pair of the og xp titans on water cooling and got about 2075 mhzsor - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
I’d be interested in something like this, but given the 1080 has been out nearly 18 months now and is probably 6 months from being replaced it’s kind of a hard sell to go for a special design, high end card right now.milkod2001 - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
They dropped expensive copper fan and increased the price. Wow just wow.ZeDestructor - Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - link
Yeah... may as well buy the regular one and an (arguably better) EK block instead.. or since it's liquid-cooled, just get an even cheaper 1080 Ti to stick a waterblock to...Vatharian - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - link
I am so happy to see the power connectors on the back of the card, where it belongs. I never understood the notion of prodding the connectors up.acme64 - Friday, December 1, 2017 - link
Why is the copper block plated with nickle? Wouldn't it be cheaper to just skip the nickle altogether?