Do you already have a water cooling kit for the card or why exactly are you worrying?
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I think you might be misunderstanding this (I doubt you're water cooling your GPU if you have to ask this question unless you had someone build the PC for you when you first got it).
Water cooling your CPU and water cooling your GPU are 2 different things, the reviewer is most likely is talking about the GPU not being suitable for water cooling, but if you're using the cooling on your CPU then it's not problem it shouldn't be in the way.
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It was build by my ex so I don't know. What I do know is that I have a Cooler Master Seidon Water cooler 120V RL-S12V-24PK-R1. Maybe that means something to you?
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Yep, that's a CPU cooler it's not a problem for the GPU which uses a different cooler (the fans it comes with), but even GPU's can have water cooling with a special kit for that.
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Thank a lot for explaining this to me I did not even know there are different coolers. Like I said, not very smart with computers :).
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First time?
With the new batch of cards you are better off waiting, maybe just get a TI.
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Overhere that bit extra is 300 euro's and I already can't believe I am going to spend so much money on a little card.
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Probably means it has a custom PCB layout and most water-blocks won't fit that GPU (I haven't verified that myself, though).
Very few cards with custom PCBs ever get blocks designed for them.
You really shouldn't need water-cooling for that GPU anyway, unless you're doing it to quiet your PC some.
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Cooler Master Seidon Water cooler
That's an all-in-one kit and is only meant to cool your CPU, not your GPU. Just get the GPU and install it. You'll be fine.
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The only thing I'd caution you about at this point is to open your case and measure the space you have where the new GPU will sit, especially if you're using a smaller case. Some cases don't allow for larger GPUs.
Outside of that, you should be good to go.
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That should be fine, I have an extremely small case but it is made to fit large cards anyhow.
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Thanks a lot for explaining. So I can just buy this card and try to figure how to open my case. Well I have another 2 weeks before the headset arrives so I should be fine.
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It's quite unnecessary to watercool your GPU. Hell, it's unnecessary for CPU too if you're not a hardcore overclocker. I've OC'd my 1700x to 3.8-3.9 GHZ, never saw it go above 65C. If you have a good case (I have a Thermaltake Level 10GT) with good airflow, and some good air coolers you won't care for overheating much.
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By asking this question I think you understand I do not overclock. Thanks for your input I know everything I need to know now.
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I think you're mistaking CPU watercooling with GPU watercooling. If you already have a watercooler on your CPU it won't affect the GPU unless if, somehow and for wtv reason, it blocks the physical space inside the case, where the GPU needs to sit. That guy you mentioned was probably talking about modding the GPU to use a watercooler instead of its stock cooling solution.
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Yes I think he was, only learned today that there are 2 types of water cooling. This card will be fine so let's say goodbye to my savings and enjoy.
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I'd recommend before buying to check how long the GPU can be according to your case and then compare it to the length of the GPU you want to buy. This is just to be on the safe side.
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I would keep in mind that Zotac do not have the best or quietest coolers. If noise is a concern, I would try to find an EVGA or MSI (Duke or Gaming, avoid Armor) or Asus or Gigabyte card at the same price instead. And make sure that whichever card you get has a 2-3 fan cooler instead of a blower cooler as the latter are loud and ineffective.
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That's good advise. I thought by having 5 years of warranty it would be a good card. No idea weather is has fan or blower cooling. I will look into that.
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I'm sure a Zotac won't die on you or anything like that. But it may run hotter, which would decrease performance, or the fans might run louder to maintain that same level of performance. And blower cooling is both hotter and louder, making it the worst of both worlds.
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You made a supplier very angry today :). Against your first advise I ordered the Zotac this morning because it had 5 years of warranty. After seeing this extra reply I decided to cancel it! So my quest in searching for the right 1080 will continue.
In other reviews it says: if you have a normal case get one with fans in an itx get a blower. I have a mine itx case but it is made for big cards but definitely not know for it's airflow. (Cooler Master elite 130). What to do?
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Are you married to that case? For a mini-ITX, you actually do want a blower style cooler, because the case has very little airflow.
Is there a reason for such a small case? If you can, I would recommend going with a larger case, as it gives you many more options. Better airflow, less heat, more component options, better performance from components, quieter, upgradable with more memory / storage / bigger video cards.
If you're set on the mini-ITX case, then get the cheapest 1080 with a blower fan. It's going to be limited in its performance by its cooler, but that's the sacrifice you pay for having such a small case.
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Yea, especially on a 1080 which will throttle at higher temps
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Zotac has 5 year warranty? I thought it was only 3?
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By the way, a 1080 is a great choice. The current 20 generation isn't worth it. I'm going to wait until the next gen, paying extra to lag with ray tracing seems such a gimmick imo
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Amazon has a very good deal on a mixed reality headset, so I bought it. Now I have to change my ancient gpu in order to get it to work.
I picked the Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB because it is one of the more affordable 1080's and the only one with 5 years warranty instead of 2 like the others. Just to make sure a read a few reviews for it. Untill one person said "great card only downside it's not suitable for water cooling". Up till now I always thought having some extra cooling is a good thing and never as a potential problem. The last thing I want is spending all my money on a card that won't fit/work.
Maybe this is a stupid question but you have to understand I am a complete idiot when it comes to computers. In fact changing this card will be the first time ever I will open a pc case. I hope one of you has a better understanding of computers and can help me out.
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