We knew it was coming and it's finally here. The Kraken G10 brings water cooled GPUs to the masses
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NZXT Kraken G10 GPU Heatsink Review
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We knew it was coming and it's finally here. The Kraken G10 brings water cooled GPUs to the masses
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megaspeed2
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no talk about VRM?
You missed out a HUGE point here. check the VRM temperatures, in other reviews ive seen with these the VRMS end up 10-20 degrees hotter than the STOCK cooling would acheive, would have been useful to see that tested and maybe given some tips to reduce it, ie will some aftermarket VRM heatsinks fit and therefore fix the problem? or are they too big therefore making this cooling solution totally unviable.
You missed out a HUGE point here. check the VRM temperatures, in other reviews ive seen with these the VRMS end up 10-20 degrees hotter than the STOCK cooling would acheive, would have been useful to see that tested and maybe given some tips to reduce it, ie will some aftermarket VRM heatsinks fit and therefore fix the problem? or are they too big therefore making this cooling solution totally unviable.
Not all cards have probes there dude, we have had 0 issues with it though and the fan right over the top of it should be ample, if end uers are worried then it will require bonding heatsinks to the fets etc anyways and we cant do that with a card we need to reuse
RobCrezz
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Nice review TTL.
Heres a few pics of me putting one on my GTX 680.
http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=64279
I rate it as a solution, so much quieter with better temps
Heres a few pics of me putting one on my GTX 680.
http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=64279
I rate it as a solution, so much quieter with better temps
megaspeed2
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both the GTX titan and R9 290 have been shown in this review ( http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/NZXT-Kraken-G10-Review-527 ) to run significantly hotter in VRM terms compared to the reference cooling. since the titan gtx 780 and 780ti are so very closely related i think it would be safe to say that they would have similar if not the same results; hotter VRM than reference. I dont think that just because you cant test how much better using vrm heat pads is a good reason not to test vrms at least to see what kind of a difference it has made removing the heatsink from the vrms and having only a fan pointing at them as the G10 does, for any component to run hotter than the reference cooler... thats pretty scary and more than 100% worth putting at least a paragraph or two to talk about.
Nice review TTL.
Heres a few pics of me putting one on my GTX 680.
http://forum.overclock3d.net/showthread.php?t=64279
I rate it as a solution, so much quieter with better temps
It was Gary that did the review - says at the top
WYP
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As Tom said, most 3rd party cards don't have probes there. Same thing applies to my R9 290 review with the XSPC waterblock. I couldn't go into the water cooled VRM design because i couldn't record temps.
Having worked with universal water blocks before, I would say that NZXT should add something to help cool the VRM. The fan mount idea is fantastic (better than the cable ties i used with my universal blocks anyway), but i would combine them with a vrm sink.
The ram will be fine without a heatsink though, GPU ram doesn't get too hot without them (again based on universal block experience). The airflow from the fan is definitely welcome though.
Good review, definitely deserves gold.
RobCrezz
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Oh yeah, I just saw the FB post by you and assumed. Good review Gary.
In reply to the other dude, yeah you can fit heatsinks to the VRMs no problem, see my link.
WYP
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Yeah I know you can, but i think NZXT should consider adding them to the package.
I would be a bit more difficult to remain compatible with all GPUs, so I see why they didn't. That and cost considerations.
SieB
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Some good performance from adding a AIO to your GPU with the G10.
I'd like to see someone make a bracket similar to the G10, but make it so it is comparable with all AIOs. The thing with the G10 is it is made to support AIOs with the same heatsink as their own Kraken range of AIOs, which you can't blame them for but it would be nice for someone else to make a similar bracket that can fit all AIO heatsinks.
Eitherway the G10 is still good and NZXT did well
I'd like to see someone make a bracket similar to the G10, but make it so it is comparable with all AIOs. The thing with the G10 is it is made to support AIOs with the same heatsink as their own Kraken range of AIOs, which you can't blame them for but it would be nice for someone else to make a similar bracket that can fit all AIO heatsinks.
Eitherway the G10 is still good and NZXT did well
RobCrezz
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Some good performance from adding a AIO to your GPU with the G10.
I'd like to see someone make a bracket similar to the G10, but make it so it is comparable with all AIOs. The thing with the G10 is it is made to support AIOs with the same heatsink as their own Kraken range of AIOs, which you can't blame them for but it would be nice for someone else to make a similar bracket that can fit all AIO heatsinks.
Eitherway the G10 is still good and NZXT did well
The Kraken G10 is compatible with nearly all Asetek AIOs. I used a Corsair H55 on mine.
SieB
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True, but it would be nice to see one that supports all kinds of AIOs
I'd like to test my H100 on one but unfortunately it doesn't fit on the G10.
Great review Gary =p
Just 1 question: I am intending to set up dual g10 + x40 in my system, and am using the NZXT phantom 630 case.
I am just cautious about connecting the x40s rads onto the front of the case: if they blow inwards; will that heat the whole system up. or, if they blow outwards; will that cause a problem with airflow? How would you suggest I should set them up? I will have the x60 cooling the CPU blowing outwards at the top (I at least understand the top ones must blow outwards lol)
Thanks =p
Just 1 question: I am intending to set up dual g10 + x40 in my system, and am using the NZXT phantom 630 case.
I am just cautious about connecting the x40s rads onto the front of the case: if they blow inwards; will that heat the whole system up. or, if they blow outwards; will that cause a problem with airflow? How would you suggest I should set them up? I will have the x60 cooling the CPU blowing outwards at the top (I at least understand the top ones must blow outwards lol)
Thanks =p
RobCrezz
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True, but it would be nice to see one that supports all kinds of AIOs
I'd like to test my H100 on one but unfortunately it doesn't fit on the G10.
Nice idea, but while they all have different mounting setups I dont think it would be possible realistically.
CEUOTC
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Great bit of kit
Have been using the NZXT Kraken G10 with my stock R9 290, managed to DIY fit it as an intake to the front fan grill of my Corsiar 300R. Using a Corsair H55.
Fan of the H55 fitted on the inner most surface of the Rad and the Rad is then fixed to the case using two thumb screws, the rad is at a slight angle, this has also allowed me to fit a Corsair SP 120 on the outside of the case forcing air onto the rad. It is not exact but it does the job, temps with all fans at max, give GPU @ 46'c, VRM 1 @ 2 = 61-62'c.
At turbo fan setting, the GPU is at 68'c, VRM 1 tops out at 81'c and VRM 2 @ 68'c.
This was during Valley benchmark.
During Gaming the VRM temps hover around the 60'C mark.
Great bit of kit.
Have been using the NZXT Kraken G10 with my stock R9 290, managed to DIY fit it as an intake to the front fan grill of my Corsiar 300R. Using a Corsair H55.
Fan of the H55 fitted on the inner most surface of the Rad and the Rad is then fixed to the case using two thumb screws, the rad is at a slight angle, this has also allowed me to fit a Corsair SP 120 on the outside of the case forcing air onto the rad. It is not exact but it does the job, temps with all fans at max, give GPU @ 46'c, VRM 1 @ 2 = 61-62'c.
At turbo fan setting, the GPU is at 68'c, VRM 1 tops out at 81'c and VRM 2 @ 68'c.
This was during Valley benchmark.
During Gaming the VRM temps hover around the 60'C mark.
Great bit of kit.
RickPlaysWarr
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I really love the idea of this cooler. Seriously thinking of buying one for the H440 build and putting a Kraken 60 in the front of the case. That is until I go full loop and dual cards. Has anyone tried the Kraken X60 in the front of an H440? It would be really cool if you could buy the heatsinks for the VRM section from the Morpheus GPU cooler and if they fit under the G10 fan. I will have to look around
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Found these, and wonder if they would fit under the fan housing. I suppose its a card by card issue
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/3885/vid-54/Swiftech_MC14_Forged_Copper_16-Pin_Video_Card_BGA_Memory_Ramsinks_-_14mm_x_14mm_x_14mm.html#blank
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Found these, and wonder if they would fit under the fan housing. I suppose its a card by card issue
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/3885/vid-54/Swiftech_MC14_Forged_Copper_16-Pin_Video_Card_BGA_Memory_Ramsinks_-_14mm_x_14mm_x_14mm.html#blank
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metalgun2000
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Could anyone offer some advice? I would like to have some sort of water cooling setup for my 780 SLI but the cards I chose don't have full cover waterblocks for them. I have 2x EVGA 780 FTW with dual BIOS and the ACX air solution. Now if anyone does know if a manufacturer makes a block for this please let me know because I would prefer a dedicated loop for these, the cpu and the motherboard mosfets. If I can't get a full block, I'm not going with a universal waterblock, I would just go with 2 of these for each of my cards. Anyone have any suggestions? In the end I want it to look as best and clean as possible.
