XFX R9 390 Waterblock?

[ThencredibleKid]

I have been looking everywhere to no avail of finding a water block for my R9 390. Under load, as with most XFX products, sounds like a leaf blower. Anyone know if another water block would be compatible? I am getting a little desperate at this point

 

[ak47jar3d]

I am not aware of any Waterblock for xfx 390.

 

[mcnumpty23]

the r9 290 block from ek should fit the 390 but theres 4 different versions of xfx r9 390 on there

need your actual model number

 

[mcnumpty23]

I am not aware of any Waterblock for xfx 390.

since its just a slightly improved 290 most manufacturers used the same pcb design so 290 block should fit

 

[ThencredibleKid]

the r9 290 block from ek should fit the 390 but theres 4 different versions of xfx r9 390 on there

need your actual model number

Sorry for late reply but I cant seem to find the model number on my card. Online isn't helping me much either, any ideas?

 

[HudsonGTV]

I don't think the model number is important. its still the same card. just another company modifying it.

 

[coozie7]

Several companies make universal GPU only blocks but you need to check exactly which card you have, on some the GPU die sits a little below the surround, on some it sits flush and on others it sits a little proud of the surround, pop the current cooler off and examine the contact surface, if it's flat you won't have too many issues finding a universal block, if there's a raised square things will become more difficult.
Also bear in mind it is ESSENTIAL to cool the VRMs on these cards, the voltage regulators have no thermal cutout and will, literally, burn out if undercooled.

For a full coverage block you'll still need to remove the existing cooler so you can compare its contact points with those on the waterblocks, as has been said, there is several variations of the PCB and you need to get the correct block.

You'll also need a decent 240mm rad or a 280 if you want it quieter, so check your case will accept one and don't forget to add the 25mm fan thickness!

 

[siviprime]

EK Waterblocks:
https://www.ekwb.com/configurator/

 

[mcnumpty23]

I don't think the model number is important. its still the same card. just another company modifying it.

if using a full cover block yes the model number is very important if its a non reference pcb

 

[mcnumpty23]

the r9 290 block from ek should fit the 390 but theres 4 different versions of xfx r9 390 on there

need your actual model number

Sorry for late reply but I cant seem to find the model number on my card. Online isn't helping me much either, any ideas?

see if you can figure out which one of these is yours

http://xfxforce.com/en-us/products/amd-radeon-r9-300-series#*

 

[mcnumpty23]

and using gpuz to see the core clock speed should let you rule some of those out

 

[ThencredibleKid]

Several companies make universal GPU only blocks but you need to check exactly which card you have, on some the GPU die sits a little below the surround, on some it sits flush and on others it sits a little proud of the surround, pop the current cooler off and examine the contact surface, if it's flat you won't have too many issues finding a universal block, if there's a raised square things will become more difficult.
Also bear in mind it is ESSENTIAL to cool the VRMs on these cards, the voltage regulators have no thermal cutout and will, literally, burn out if undercooled.

For a full coverage block you'll still need to remove the existing cooler so you can compare its contact points with those on the waterblocks, as has been said, there is several variations of the PCB and you need to get the correct block.

You'll also need a decent 240mm rad or a 280 if you want it quieter, so check your case will accept one and don't forget to add the 25mm fan thickness!

Thank you! I did end up checking it out and I have the flat one like you said. I dont have enough room in my case to do this at the moment but when I do I know what to do! Thank you so much!

 

[ThencredibleKid]

Several companies make universal GPU only blocks but you need to check exactly which card you have, on some the GPU die sits a little below the surround, on some it sits flush and on others it sits a little proud of the surround, pop the current cooler off and examine the contact surface, if it's flat you won't have too many issues finding a universal block, if there's a raised square things will become more difficult.
Also bear in mind it is ESSENTIAL to cool the VRMs on these cards, the voltage regulators have no thermal cutout and will, literally, burn out if undercooled.

For a full coverage block you'll still need to remove the existing cooler so you can compare its contact points with those on the waterblocks, as has been said, there is several variations of the PCB and you need to get the correct block.

You'll also need a decent 240mm rad or a 280 if you want it quieter, so check your case will accept one and don't forget to add the 25mm fan thickness!

Thank you! I did end up checking it out and I have the flat one like you said. I dont have enough room in my case to do this at the moment but when I do I know what to do! Thank you so much!

 

[ThencredibleKid]

and using gpuz to see the core clock speed should let you rule some of those out

Thank you for all the tips! As of right now I wont be able to because I have no room in my case. Hopefully soon I will be able to do this! Thank you!