Great Video and thanks.! Now wth did you use to take off the thermal pad covers ??? LOL I hate taking off those damn things, and I have been building Water cooled systems for over 2 decades !! You would think I would have perfected it by now, but nope ! So please let me know what you used for the thermal pad film ;-) ty
Is there a benefit to using individual rectangles for the memory chips around the GPU, instead of using a strip of the same size? I.E a single strip for the 4 chips on each side and the 3 chips on the top?
What alcohol/liquid did you use to clean? What is that awesome screwdriver you have? Thanks for the video. I am about to add an EK block to my 3090 FTW3 Ultra
Hey! Thanks for that! If u need any help, lmk! I’ll post the links for the alcohol and the screw driver below! Swan Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%, Pint, 16 OZ www.amazon.com/dp/B001B5JT8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1S8C72ESRGK1B271CFYB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Wowstick 1F+ 64 In 1 Electric Screwdriver, Dual Mode Cordless Lithium-ion Charge LED Power Screwdriver (64 in 1) www.amazon.com/dp/B07H27G9NF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J787HTV7FGZVVAA0NN50
WOWSTICK Mini Power screwdriver, 62 in 1 Precision Screwdriver Set with 20 Magnetic Precision Bits & LED Light & Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver for Watches, Radios, Tablets, cell phone, Drones www.amazon.com/dp/B09GJPXB3N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J9H553117T7SEGPGE9K9?psc=1 Wowstick on Amazon! I just tighten till it feels snug and not too tight to strip?
What size pads did you use for the front of the cooler? 1mm or 1.5mm? Just read the comments. When I got my Waterblock fir my 3090 ftw ultra I didn't get directions just alot of random thermal pads.
Is you're card still running? I noticed in this video you had already cleaned all the stock thermal pads off ahead of time. I'm curious if you used a heat gun or anything like that in the original separation. I've lost 4 FTW3 Ultra 3090s after applying this water block and backplate. Each time the GPU would work amazingly with really low temps for ~ 1 month and then suddenly die. I have the revised water block with new stand-offs and didn't have any particular trouble separating the board from the heatsink but the disassembly is the only place I can see it going wrong. So far EVGA has been good about RMAs but who knows when they'll stop being cool.
I just upgraded from a 3080 ftw3 to the 3090 ftw3. Same ek block fits both. My 3080 ftw3 has been running fine with the revised stand offs. Has your 3090 been working fine since you replaced the standoffs? Anything I need to worry about with the install? Sitting on a sealed 3090 ftw3 ready to install and dont want to fuck it up
@@teemohnay @Tyler _ never really got it resolved. Like I said each time I installed the water block it worked for approximately a month then would die. I feel strongly that I've installed the water block correctly each time too. At this point to be honest I think these EVGA FTW3 cards are just of a poor quality and they break easily during the disassembly. When I get my new one I'm going to run it with the same OC and stock cooler for at least 90 days before attempting the water block again.
@@FlavorIII hmmmmm. Good to know. I know mine ends in KR. I thought that was strange. Now im worried about mine... did evga rma it each time? They dont care that we take them apart and water cool them? What did you tell evga to get a new card?
Any experience with EKWB EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3080/3090 *Active GPU Backplate* .. I'm just wondering if it's something to pursue. Also I'm a little foggy how the top and bottom connect without leaking with what I assume to be an o-ring. Thanks!
@@exploringthecosmos2073 .. Honestly the main reason I'm even thinking about an Active Backplate is because I don't (I'm all over the place on this one) want to vertically mount my GPU. But I'm thinking of a coin toss. Too many choices!!! 😆 Anyway thanks for the reply have a great 👍
@@DJaquithFL ahahaha! I feel ya, right now I’m creating a new stock housing for the 3090 to house 3 noctua fans that will replace the stock housing, i want to see how much better it performs over stock! Then I’m going to covert it all back to liquid cooling and do the ABP!
I run front and back. Temps with a 25 deg C Full Loop hold steady at around 38 deg in Timespy.. Can't get the board to go above 44 Deg even after 5+ hour sessions. Trouble is my board won't pull more than 410 watts in bench - EVGA issue. Clocks at +255 core +1000 mem 119% power. (XOC bios) Benching: Core stays at around 1925 to 1950MHz. In game it's more like 2050MHz and it does pull more power occasionally up to 415w. GPU Ram never goes above 45 deg. If they allowed us a proper unlocked bios This would be a monster setup... c'est la vie I would ABSOLUTELY recommend the active backplate if you can find one... I couldn't even touch the back of the board when it was air cooled 80 deg+ in the same case.... Those ram would have been COOKED in no time
@@serjames2893 .. to my understanding there is a firmware that you can install from EVGA that will fully unlock the power limits. While I didn't download and install it I believe it's listed on their Forum. I'm placing the order for it today .. I figured it can't hurt and it looks nice. 👍😎
@@exploringthecosmos2073 broe I have ftw3 ultra 3090 hybrid. Original not hybrid kit that you self install. But I would like to change pads to better pads in near feature because I also mine when I'm not playing. But I know if you have wrong size it my not give good contact etc that's why I want to know which size to order.
@@exploringthecosmos2073 thank you very much for the help! I need for the hybrid cooling shroud. I think 3090 don't have thermalpads on back Vrms is it possible to install also on the back and still make a good contact. My card is not warm like 50-60 Celsius gaming depends on weather temperature. And mining is 123mh/s between 100 celcius to 106 Celsius depends on weather too. But I downclock when it rises above 104 celcius.
I actually ran it between the board and block, since it’s face down it hid them vs running through the back or around the side. I’m going to do a build video soon and I’ll be sure to highlight that for you and show you!
@@teemohnay i wasn’t aware but i did do some research prior and i felt EKWB was generally known for their quality and customer support. I did have an issue with the LEDs and they made it right with zero issues. I’ll have to look into the issue and see if it seems to be user or item issue?
@@exploringthecosmos2073 EK has been sending out replacement riser screws. Apparently the issue is with their design. Theres a few massive threads on reddit that discuss it. Im glad you havent had any issues.
@@teemohnay oh wow! And this wasn’t for the active backplate, correct? Gonna look into it asap and just reach out and see if there is something i should do as a precaution. Thanks for the heads up, bro!
Im in the process of this. Or more like cutting the pads most of the time. As a professional machinist I was chocked to see the block. The finish of the contact surface to the chip is something worse than what a student would do. The very basic job of creating an even and smooth surface failed due to time saving method. This was passed thru all the inspecting entities from the worker to the EK representive and then on the market. Not only that, but this block actually has no spring mechanism of any kind for even contact. Its 4 bolts, a screwdriver, questionable block parameters and your skill of tightening all four bolts very evenly! First revision of this block had its stands sitting on GPU components around the screw hole. The second revision still has the D-RGB jumper with no room to plug a wire to it. And much more. Sweating my ass off with this thing and no idea if the card is already broken or how are the contacts if its not.
I hear you!! The thermal paste should do its job with those gaps; mine runs pretty dang cool! I do agree the RGB cables could have a little better execution. As far as tightening, a few turns before too tight 😂
@@exploringthecosmos2073 After two days cleaning the gpu, cutting pads and tightening the screws I was mentally fully prepared for the worst. But I got lucky! Temps are 50c after the loop is warm with OC'd i9-10920X and the loudest thing is now my 140mm 750rpm rad fans. Still, this is not something I would recommend, unless money is not an issue.
Heck yea lol. I was actually watching GPUs on StockX but nah that’s too much lol. I landed a 3080ti for 200$ over retail and traded plus cash for a 3090!
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Amazing video much appreciated
Exactly card I needed to see for the exact water block I need to see
Very well made 👌
Keep it up
Thank you!!! Hope all is well!
Great vid bro..Keepem coming!
Very nice vid! Got to watch it with you next to me let's gooo!
Yessir!!!
Thanks! This is very similar if not the same as a FTW3 3090 Ti.
1650 super water cooled video next bro!! The fans deserve it
Let’s do it lol
Great Video and thanks.! Now wth did you use to take off the thermal pad covers ??? LOL I hate taking off those damn things, and I have been building Water cooled systems for over 2 decades !! You would think I would have perfected it by now, but nope ! So please let me know what you used for the thermal pad film ;-) ty
Is there a benefit to using individual rectangles for the memory chips around the GPU, instead of using a strip of the same size? I.E a single strip for the 4 chips on each side and the 3 chips on the top?
Would the card lose its guarantee if you install a water block?
why arent you using the thermal paste that the kit comes i dont think anyone uses the thermal pads for cooling them off
What alcohol/liquid did you use to clean? What is that awesome screwdriver you have? Thanks for the video. I am about to add an EK block to my 3090 FTW3 Ultra
Hey! Thanks for that! If u need any help, lmk! I’ll post the links for the alcohol and the screw driver below!
Swan Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%, Pint, 16 OZ www.amazon.com/dp/B001B5JT8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1S8C72ESRGK1B271CFYB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Wowstick 1F+ 64 In 1 Electric Screwdriver, Dual Mode Cordless Lithium-ion Charge LED Power Screwdriver (64 in 1) www.amazon.com/dp/B07H27G9NF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J787HTV7FGZVVAA0NN50
@@exploringthecosmos2073 Thanks for the reply. I will take a look at both now
@@BritishTexan707 - you bet!! Appreciate you!
Very satisfying to watch, as an 3090 ftw3 owner, theres no way in hell im opening the card. I might get a cheaper GPU to practice on tho
I appreciate you! It’s less scary than it looks lol
My card keeps thermal throttling after adding the waterblock and active back plate
@@kornelsfishtankproductions3610 How. Sounds like you either didnt install thermal paste or your pump isn't working.
What torq spec are you screwing those down too?
Tell me please the scew driver model and what setting do you use to tighten the block to the pcb?
WOWSTICK Mini Power screwdriver, 62 in 1 Precision Screwdriver Set with 20 Magnetic Precision Bits & LED Light & Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver for Watches, Radios, Tablets, cell phone, Drones www.amazon.com/dp/B09GJPXB3N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J9H553117T7SEGPGE9K9?psc=1
Wowstick on Amazon! I just tighten till it feels snug and not too tight to strip?
That's pretty tight
Thanks bro!
What size pads did you use for the front of the cooler? 1mm or 1.5mm? Just read the comments. When I got my Waterblock fir my 3090 ftw ultra I didn't get directions just alot of random thermal pads.
What pads did you use fircthe backplate? Did yiu have a diagram with directions? I'm not seeing it online.
Could you share the item number of the block please 🙏
Wishing you put link for purchase in description
Does the water block fit the same for 90/80 cause all I can find is that one
Can I pay you to do this to 2 3090s? I have the cards and blocks, but don't trust myself enough to install them lol
Is you're card still running? I noticed in this video you had already cleaned all the stock thermal pads off ahead of time. I'm curious if you used a heat gun or anything like that in the original separation. I've lost 4 FTW3 Ultra 3090s after applying this water block and backplate. Each time the GPU would work amazingly with really low temps for ~ 1 month and then suddenly die. I have the revised water block with new stand-offs and didn't have any particular trouble separating the board from the heatsink but the disassembly is the only place I can see it going wrong. So far EVGA has been good about RMAs but who knows when they'll stop being cool.
I just upgraded from a 3080 ftw3 to the 3090 ftw3. Same ek block fits both. My 3080 ftw3 has been running fine with the revised stand offs. Has your 3090 been working fine since you replaced the standoffs? Anything I need to worry about with the install? Sitting on a sealed 3090 ftw3 ready to install and dont want to fuck it up
@@teemohnay @Tyler _ never really got it resolved. Like I said each time I installed the water block it worked for approximately a month then would die. I feel strongly that I've installed the water block correctly each time too. At this point to be honest I think these EVGA FTW3 cards are just of a poor quality and they break easily during the disassembly. When I get my new one I'm going to run it with the same OC and stock cooler for at least 90 days before attempting the water block again.
@@FlavorIII which version 3090 ftw3 do you have? The older clown red one? The newer non clown black? Or the lhr?
@@teemohnay black lips. there are no LHR 3090s.
@@FlavorIII hmmmmm. Good to know. I know mine ends in KR. I thought that was strange. Now im worried about mine... did evga rma it each time? They dont care that we take them apart and water cool them? What did you tell evga to get a new card?
Any experience with EKWB EK-Quantum Vector FTW3 RTX 3080/3090 *Active GPU Backplate* .. I'm just wondering if it's something to pursue. Also I'm a little foggy how the top and bottom connect without leaking with what I assume to be an o-ring. Thanks!
I’m think about it but there really isn’t a huge benefit; I’d do it just to do it lol. Pretty sure I’m going to get one. I’ll shoot the vid when i do!
@@exploringthecosmos2073 .. Honestly the main reason I'm even thinking about an Active Backplate is because I don't (I'm all over the place on this one) want to vertically mount my GPU. But I'm thinking of a coin toss. Too many choices!!! 😆
Anyway thanks for the reply have a great 👍
@@DJaquithFL ahahaha! I feel ya, right now I’m creating a new stock housing for the 3090 to house 3 noctua fans that will replace the stock housing, i want to see how much better it performs over stock! Then I’m going to covert it all back to liquid cooling and do the ABP!
I run front and back. Temps with a 25 deg C Full Loop hold steady at around 38 deg in Timespy.. Can't get the board to go above 44 Deg even after 5+ hour sessions. Trouble is my board won't pull more than 410 watts in bench - EVGA issue.
Clocks at +255 core +1000 mem 119% power. (XOC bios)
Benching: Core stays at around 1925 to 1950MHz.
In game it's more like 2050MHz and it does pull more power occasionally up to 415w. GPU Ram never goes above 45 deg.
If they allowed us a proper unlocked bios This would be a monster setup... c'est la vie
I would ABSOLUTELY recommend the active backplate if you can find one... I couldn't even touch the back of the board when it was air cooled 80 deg+ in the same case.... Those ram would have been COOKED in no time
@@serjames2893 .. to my understanding there is a firmware that you can install from EVGA that will fully unlock the power limits. While I didn't download and install it I believe it's listed on their Forum.
I'm placing the order for it today .. I figured it can't hurt and it looks nice. 👍😎
Whats the size of the pads you are using? And what brand? Does those sizes work even for original case
Hey! I’m using the ones EK provided with the kit. They’re a mixture of 1, 1.5 and 2
Did u have a EVGA 3090 and u want to replace the stock pads on the stock cooler? thermalright is a very popular aftermarket thermal pad
@@exploringthecosmos2073 broe I have ftw3 ultra 3090 hybrid. Original not hybrid kit that you self install. But I would like to change pads to better pads in near feature because I also mine when I'm not playing. But I know if you have wrong size it my not give good contact etc that's why I want to know which size to order.
I’ll help you verify! U want the pads for the original cooling shroud or the hybrid cooling shroud?
@@exploringthecosmos2073 thank you very much for the help! I need for the hybrid cooling shroud. I think 3090 don't have thermalpads on back Vrms is it possible to install also on the back and still make a good contact. My card is not warm like 50-60 Celsius gaming depends on weather temperature. And mining is 123mh/s between 100 celcius to 106 Celsius depends on weather too. But I downclock when it rises above 104 celcius.
And how do you hide the freaking RGB cables?
I actually ran it between the board and block, since it’s face down it hid them vs running through the back or around the side. I’m going to do a build video soon and I’ll be sure to highlight that for you and show you!
What size of thermal pads should I use.
Hey! For the stock cooler or the EK waterblock ?
The ek waterblock
@_jvelasco.954 1.0mm! The kit will have them and the directions will be clear on where they are needed :)
I heard these blocks are frying the 3080 and 3090 ftw3 left and right. Look it up! You havent had any issues????
No issues so far; hasn’t broken a sweat!
@@exploringthecosmos2073 Good to know. Were you aware of the issue? Curious if you chose to install this and take the risk...
@@teemohnay i wasn’t aware but i did do some research prior and i felt EKWB was generally known for their quality and customer support. I did have an issue with the LEDs and they made it right with zero issues. I’ll have to look into the issue and see if it seems to be user or item issue?
@@exploringthecosmos2073 EK has been sending out replacement riser screws. Apparently the issue is with their design. Theres a few massive threads on reddit that discuss it. Im glad you havent had any issues.
@@teemohnay oh wow! And this wasn’t for the active backplate, correct? Gonna look into it asap and just reach out and see if there is something i should do as a precaution. Thanks for the heads up, bro!
Im in the process of this. Or more like cutting the pads most of the time. As a professional machinist I was chocked to see the block. The finish of the contact surface to the chip is something worse than what a student would do. The very basic job of creating an even and smooth surface failed due to time saving method. This was passed thru all the inspecting entities from the worker to the EK representive and then on the market.
Not only that, but this block actually has no spring mechanism of any kind for even contact. Its 4 bolts, a screwdriver, questionable block parameters and your skill of tightening all four bolts very evenly!
First revision of this block had its stands sitting on GPU components around the screw hole. The second revision still has the D-RGB jumper with no room to plug a wire to it.
And much more.
Sweating my ass off with this thing and no idea if the card is already broken or how are the contacts if its not.
I hear you!! The thermal paste should do its job with those gaps; mine runs pretty dang cool! I do agree the RGB cables could have a little better execution. As far as tightening, a few turns before too tight 😂
@@exploringthecosmos2073 After two days cleaning the gpu, cutting pads and tightening the screws I was mentally fully prepared for the worst. But I got lucky! Temps are 50c after the loop is warm with OC'd i9-10920X and the loudest thing is now my 140mm 750rpm rad fans. Still, this is not something I would recommend, unless money is not an issue.
@@alphadonkey4545 yay!!! And definitely not for the faint of heart lol. Time for some Noctua SP fans! I need to try EK vaders soon
Now i have another purpose for my supreme box cuter thank you lmaooooo guess we know how you got a 3090 😈
Heck yea lol. I was actually watching GPUs on StockX but nah that’s too much lol. I landed a 3080ti for 200$ over retail and traded plus cash for a 3090!
That block broke my 3090. I RMAd
How, did you overtighten?
let me have that pls
He he he lol