Not sure this is the right thread, but I'll give it a try. I have a 3090 Gamerock OC and these will be my first steps on custom WC. After the block for this card is released, can I combine it with either an Eisbaer Extreme core or an Eiswand? I like the idea of the Eiswand, especially since I can have it on the balcony (although I assume there will be condensation issues?), but the pump seems too weak, will it be able to handle the 500 watts of a 3090?
And let's say down the line I want to WC my cpu as well, do I just add an extra Eisbaer or an Eiswand and call it a day?
I don't want to go down the road on complete custom WC, but if the results are actually better than just the Eisbaer or the Eiswand I might consider it.
Thanks and sorry for the stupid questions
I like the idea of an external radiator like Eiswand, and have gone down that road myself.
I guess this is what you refer to:
Eiswand solo
IMO an external radiator and a custom loop gives you much more freedom to add components and upgrade in case of need, compared too an AIO.
It does come at an extra cost as you will need a pump(or is this included?) + some fittings and tubes(or maybe better 2 pumps if this rad is restrictive and you plan on adding more components to the loop later) but you will have more options to add components and better results with more rad spaces, higher flow rates, external position of rad ect. compared to an AIO.
Also the fact that you will move heat to outside the pc case will give you better temps and not only for the GPU but also for other components like your dram dimms, chipset ect.
This generation GPU and also CPU's have such a high power draw and as a by product a lot of heat.
I first tried to keep the rads(240 and 3600) inside a closed case, but found that water temps would rise too 40-50c after long gaming sessions. This was because of bad air flow and therefore heat build up inside the case even though I had 9 fans and in theory should have had a pretty decent air flow...
Having the rad outside and in a colder environment than your computer will add some complexity since you would need cater for condensation, but maybe you can find some middle ground like a window that could be opened with fresh air flowing through the rad and you could better control the water temp?
I got a setup like this and take advantage of the average yearly temp of only 6-7c in Oslo. When benching or gaming I slightly open my window and are able to sustain a water temp of 18-20c while my room temp is about 22-23c.
I'm a bit extreme when it comes to the temp thing....but both GPU and CPU's(at least Zen 3)now a days run boost algorithms that is dependent on temps. Voltage->Frequency->Temp all need to be aligned and within a ratio to get good results
This are some pic's of my setup to give you an idea, do mind I'm quite nuts when it comes to water cooling and you will not need as much rad spaces or pumps to get a decent result. Start with one pump and the external Eiswand and go from there would be my suggestion:
(Setting up a custom loop is not difficult at all)
Both my loops(one for cpu(rads on backside of the case) and one for the gpu with external rad are drawing cold air from outside
Keeping a low water temp allows the 5800x to boost(PBO+Curve) all core 5000MHz even after an hour of Y-Cruncher stress testing