[SOLVED] Installing a Liquid Cooler for a 3-year-old EVGA 2080Ti Black Edition 11GB ?

[bhalton99]

Hello all, I'm noticing that while playing games my GPU fans will increase to 100% after an 1hr or so of gameplay and an hour later the games will freeze, and PC will restart. The graphic card in question is a EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti BLACK EDITION GAMING Video Card, Dual HDB Fans & RGB LED 11G-P4-2281-KR that's still sold brand new on Newegg for $1200: same price for some 4080s and 7900s. However. I do not want to spend that amount of money because it's not time for me to build a new build until 2025. So, I want to preserve this card by installing a liquid cooler on it and wondering if this is the best route and best model to fit. EVGA - EU - Products - EVGA HYBRID Kit for EVGA/NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC/XC2/FE, 400-HY-1384-B1, RGB - 400-HY-1384-B1. Also, what type of thermal tape and paste will be needed it this is a good option. Thanks in advance.

 

[sonofjesse]

I would not spend over 20 bucks on an old card.

 

[bhalton99]

So far it seems work better while in auto, at least playing Surviving the Aftermath. Bout to give Elden Rings a go.

 

[bhalton99]

Elden Rings and SW Jedi Fallen Order runs just fine on auto. EVGA only turns them up to 64% and temp stayed under 63 degrees, but GPU still turns on full blast when running PC Builder Simulator 2 for some reason. But it only does it in short bursts to cool off card then goes back to 60-70% but temps are at 75 degrees. Still no crashing, guess I can now wait a little longer before deciding on upgrading to a 7900.

 

[Karadjgne]

Always a good thing when you have time to wait and enjoy your pc before needing upgrades. Might even be a 8900XT by that time.

 

[bhalton99]

Always a good thing when you have time to wait and enjoy your pc before needing upgrades. Might even be an 8900XT by that time.

HAHA, I would probably still go after the 7900xtx just to save even more money when price drops. I have to say my old 2080ti seems to perform better now, kind of like how cars seems to drive better after a good car wash.

Sample
https://pixeldrain.com/u/8xDqE7Sv Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order 2023.04.04 - 00.33.57.01.mp4

 

[Karadjgne]

Well a good car wash (and wax) will impact the coefficient of drag across the surface, smooth flow instead of sandpaper. So it has to be faster, get better gas milage etc 🤣

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Don’t make fun of old cars. I’ve got a 2013 Ford Focus with 175,000 miles. Needs to go in the shop for air conditioning before summer. Our 2016 Chevy Sonic has over 130,000 miles. Just with the current economy we’d rather not have payments right now.

 

[DSzymborski]

Don’t make fun of old cars. I’ve got a 2013 Ford Focus with 175,000 miles. Needs to go in the shop for air conditioning before summer. Our 2016 Chevy Sonic has over 130,000 miles. Just with the current economy we’d rather not have payments right now.

What are you talking about? There was a joke about cars driving better after a car wash. What does that have to do with old cars?

 

[ohio_buckeye]

I know. A guy used to say that when I was a kid lol. Even though my cars are older I still like them to be nice. And besides, who says a wax on them doesn’t reduce drag?

 

[DSzymborski]

I know. A guy used to say that when I was a kid lol. Even though my cars are older I still like them to be nice. And besides, who says a wax on them doesn’t reduce drag?

OK, I was just confused why you were agitated about the posts!

 

[bhalton99]

Marked as Solved, thanks for everything guys. By mid-summer I will take another look at the prices for the 7900xtx and go from there. $999.99 is my max limit price for brand new GPUs so I will wait.

 

[Karadjgne]

Don’t make fun of old cars. I’ve got a 2013 Ford Focus

1. That's not Old. But, being a Focus I'm suprised it's holding together.
2. I own a 1987 GMC Caballero with a stock 305. That's kinda old.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Well, the focus has 175,000. Really it's not a bad little car and gets about 36mpg. Seems to like interstate driving. But not in town driving as much with the dual clutch transmission.

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Marked as Solved, thanks for everything guys. By mid-summer I will take another look at the prices for the 7900xtx and go from there. $999.99 is my max limit price for brand new GPUs so I will wait.

Recently saw my local Microcenter had one open box for $899.

 

[bhalton99]

Recently saw my local Microcenter had one open box for $899.

WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAT!!!!

 

[bhalton99]

Oh wait, you do not live in Houston, TX, lol

 

[ohio_buckeye]

Closer to St. Louis.

In fact they still have this one open box.

PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Triple Fan 24GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card - Micro Center


Actually, just checked the Houston store, and they show as having one for 899 as open box. I think it's the same one but here's the link in case.

PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Triple Fan 24GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card - Micro Center

 

[bhalton99]

You're right, I think it's not a local thing and they will ship it to wherever orders it. The one thing I should've checked beforehand was the power usage and it's recommended at 800W; wondering if my 850 is still good enough.

 

[bhalton99]

Nvm the power supply question, I just seen mutiple build rocking the Sapphire 7900xtc with 850 PSUs

 

[bhalton99]

Might go with this one, PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Hellhound Overclocked Triple Fan 24GB GDDR6 PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card - Micro Center the other PowerColor has multiple complaints on heating issues and coil whine noises. The open box is probably a return.