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Modder uses 3D-printed block for direct-die liquid cooling on RTX 2060 Super, achieving 28°C
Key points
- Modder TrashBench tested direct-die liquid cooling on GPUs.
- A 3D-printed block directs coolant over bare GPU silicon.
- RTX 2060 Super load temperatures reached 28°C.
- Initial tests involved leak mitigation with epoxy and material selection.
- Modder adapted CPU coolers to Nvidia GTX 1070, 1060, and 1080 Ti GPUs.
- The modification resulted in 30W power savings and 9% higher FPS.
- TrashBench used an Asus Strix GTX 1070 for the project.
- A 120mm fan was zip-tied to the 1060 cooler.
- The 1060's temperature dropped from 46°C to 45°C under load.
Direct-Die Liquid Cooling Experiment
Modder TrashBench conducted experiments with direct-die liquid cooling for graphics cards. The project involved removing the standard metal water block and instead using a custom 3D-printed block to circulate coolant directly over the bare GPU silicon. This approach aimed to explore the effectiveness of direct contact cooling.
Development and Leak Mitigation
The project began with a non-working GeForce RTX 3060 for feasibility testing. A 3D-printed water block was designed to fit over the GPU die, with surface-mount components protected by nail polish. Initial attempts encountered leaks, which were addressed by applying epoxy adhesive to secure the block and seal tube fittings. The choice of 3D print material was also found to be critical, as some materials were porous or leaked.
Performance Results on RTX 2060 Super
After successful live runs with a GTX 980, the direct-die cooling system was tested on an RTX 2060 Super. The experimental setup achieved load temperatures of 28°C. This result indicates that direct water cooling can be effective in reducing GPU temperatures, provided the sealing and material challenges are overcome.
Updates
- Modder adapted CPU coolers to Nvidia GTX 1070, 1060, and 1080 Ti GPUs.
- The modification resulted in 30W power savings and 9% higher FPS.
- TrashBench used an Asus Strix GTX 1070 for the project.
- A 120mm fan was zip-tied to the 1060 cooler.
- The 1060's temperature dropped from 46°C to 45°C under load.
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How outlets covered it
A modder successfully adapted CPU coolers to Nvidia GTX 1070 and 1060 graphics cards, achieving significant temperature reductions and performance gains. This modification resulted in lower power consumption and higher frame rates in games.
A modder successfully implemented a direct-die liquid cooling solution on an RTX 2060 Super GPU using a 3D-printed block, resulting in load temperatures of 28°C. This experimental method bypasses traditional metal water blocks by pumping coolant directly over the GPU silicon, demonstrating a novel approach to GPU cooling.