EK introduces a new EK-Classic waterblock specially made for reference design based NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards.
The new EK-Classic GPU waterblock is part of the EK-Classic series, which is aimed directly at price-conscious users, while reusing some of the most important technological solutions and a timeless design that makes EK the market leader in PC liquid cooling has made. industry. This waterblock is specially designed with a much thicker 11.2mm copper base to remove the high capacitors found on most reference design graphics cards. This gives the waterblock the market advantage of a sleek design and broader compatibility list, without sacrificing any restrictions on coolant flow. The block has additional cutouts on the base for non-standard fan headers and additional PCB components that have certain reference designs. The water block also features optimized flow paths that reduce hydrodynamic instabilities and vortexes (dead spots) in it. In addition, this new design allows the terminal to be screwed directly onto the copper cold plate of the GPU block, making it stiffer and reducing the chance of damaging the water block.
The EK-Classic water block instantly cools the GPU, VRAM and the VRM (voltage control module) as coolant is directed over these critical areas. The waterblock is in contact with MOSFETs and chokes to maximize cooling and minimize the potential for spiral noise, unlike some products currently available on the market.
Compatibility
EK-Classic GPU Water Block RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB is compatible with reference NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and 3090 graphics cards based on Ampere graphics processors.
| EMTEK GeForce RTX 3080 Black Edition OC |
| Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Phoenix |
| Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Phoenix GS |
| Gainward GeForce RTX 3090 Phoenix |
| Gainward GeForce RTX 3090 Phoenix GS |
| GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 EX Gamer |
| GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 EX Gamer |
| GALAX GeForce RTX 3080 SG 10GB |
| GALAX GeForce RTX 3090 SG 24 GB |
| KFA2 GeForce RTX 3080 EX Gamer |
| KFA2 GeForce RTX 3090 EX Gamer |
| KFA2 GeForce RTX 3080 SG 10GB |
| KFA2 GeForce RTX 3090 SG 24 GB |
| KUROUTOSHIKOU GeForce RTX 3090 24GB GALAKURO (GG-RTX3090-E24GB / TP) |
| Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro (NED3080019IA-132AA) |
| Palit GeForce RTX 3080 GamingPro OC (NED3080S19IA-132AA) |
| Palit GeForce RTX 3090 GamingPro (NED3090019SB-132BA) |
| Palit GeForce RTX 3090 GamingPro OC (NED3090S19SB-132BA) |
| PNY GeForce RTX 3080 10GB XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB Triple Fan Edition (VCG308010TFXPPB) |
| PNY GeForce RTX 3090 24GB XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB Triple Fan Edition (VCG309024TFXPPB) |
| PNY GeForce RTX 3090 OC XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB Triple Fan Edition (VCG309024TFXMPB) |
D-RGB lighting on EK-Classic GPU Water Block RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB
The waterblock is compatible with popular RGB sync technologies from all major motherboard manufacturers. The arrow mark on the 3-pin D-RGB LED connector must align with the + 5V mark on the D-RGB (addressable) header.
Back plate for the EK-Classic RTX 3080/3090 Waterblock
EK recommends purchasing a retention backplate, which improves the overall aesthetics of your graphics card and provides additional passive cooling for the GPU core, VRAM on the 3090 cards, and the back of the VRM portion of the circuit board.
Availability and prices
The EK-Classic GPU Water Block RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB full-cover waterblock can be ordered from the EK Online Store and through the dedicated reseller network. The table below shows the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP).
- EK-Classic GPU Waterblock RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB 129.90 €
- EK-Classic GPU Backplate RTX 3080/3090 – Black 31,90 €
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