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Aurora R11, RTX 3070, compatible?
Can I replace the graphics card on Aurora R11 ? I am hoping to get the liquid cooled 2080 Super.
1 Will I be able to upgrade to RTX 3070 or RTX 3080 ?
2 Will I be able to use the cooling cooling system I got with 2080 Super card for my Aurora R11
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September 2nd, 2020 08:00
@AlienMother But will the Asetek RadCard work with the new card ? Is it possible to use it on a different card other than the 2080 Super ?
No. Look in the photo below how the graphics card shroud has a custom design for access for the rad hoses and also custom mounting for the GPU water block. It would take some substantial modification to the new card, if it could be done at all.
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@AlienMother
1 Will I be able to upgrade to RTX 3070 or RTX 3080 ?
Possibly the RTX 3070, depending on fan configuration when released
2 Will I be able to use the cooling cooling system I got with 2080 Super card for my Aurora R11
No. The liquid cooled 2080 Super has a custom shroud designed to accept the hoses and GPU water block.
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September 1st, 2020 22:00
On #1, keep in mind Nvidia's partners, MSI, ASUS, PNY, ZOTAC, etc will all be releasing their own versions of the 3000 series gpu's in short order and you shouldn't have a problem finding a 3070 blower model that fits just fine in the R11, even if Nvidias own founder's edition is too big.
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It's coming, just not pictured yet because the demand is on the big cards.
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@GTS81 From asus for example:
"We have even more GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards in the works, including a handy Turbo design that exhausts hot air directly from cases. It’s perfect for small-form-factor builds or enclosures that can use a helping hand in keeping system temperatures in check. Stay tuned."
https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-graphics-cards/introducing-geforce-rtx-3070-rtx-3080-rtx-3090-rog-asus/
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September 2nd, 2020 08:00
RTX 3070 Founders Edition is only 242mm . . . so length is not an issue.
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But will the Asetek RadCard work with the new card ? Is it possible to use it on a different card other than the 2080 Super ?
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September 2nd, 2020 11:00
@GTS81 Minimum for 3080 is 3-fan design.
RTX 3080 is not only 3 fans but a fat 2.9 slots. The 320 watts needs some cooling.
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September 2nd, 2020 12:00
Cooling solutions for graphics cards are tailored to the PCB they are based upon. So nope.
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Hi @Anonymous
Assuming we're talking about the RTX 3070 (Founders Edition) ; will that still fit inside the Aurora R11 or R10 chassis?
From the current public pictures of the RTX 3070 Founders Edition, it seems it should fit and power plug also looks compatible, assuming I didn't make a mistake?
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@mxp0 Assuming we're talking about the RTX 3070 (Founders Edition) ;
Yes, the nVidia RTX 3070 Founders Edition, at 242mm in length, will fit in the Aurora chassis. The issue is that, if the one fan exhausts out the top of the card, that hot air flow would be seriously impeded by the swing-out PSU contraption.
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Thank you @Anonymous ; the pictures you posted helped a lot.
A question: Suppose one could make a "plastic scoop-like shroud" to re-direct the hot exhaust air towards the side cover vent holes, will that alleviate the concern?
I can visualize that the 3070 would sit directly over the side cover vent holes.
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@mxp0 :
I can visualize that the 3070 would sit directly over the side cover vent holes.
Technically yes, but it'll have to be one heck of a scoop (not sure how this changed for Legend design):
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@mxp0 I can visualize that the 3070 would sit directly over the side cover vent holes.
I can't visualize enough room between the top of the graphics card and the bottom of the PSU swing-out contraption to install this 'plastic scoop-like shroud' of which you speak. There will be third party vendors that will develop a solution that is compatible with the Aurora chassis, particularly if you are only talking about RTX 3070. That will be the easy one.