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CPU air cooler runs ice-cold water through its heatpipes to liquid-cool a GPU — negative-temp DIY mod sees up to 17% performance uplift

CPU air cooler runs ice-cold water through its heatpipes to liquid-cool a GPU — negative-temp DIY mod sees up to 17% performance uplift

DIY Mod Turns Air Cooler into Liquid-Cooled Beast for Massive GPU Performance Boost

A daring modder has taken the cooling world by storm with a radical experiment: injecting ice-cold water directly into the heatpipes of a high-end air cooler to cool GPUs. The results are nothing short of impressive, with performance gains reaching up to 17%.

The mod involves grinding down the heatpipes of the air cooler and retrofitting them with tubes to allow for the circulation of chilled water. This modified cooler is then attached to the GPUs, enabling significant clock speed increases.

This innovative, albeit extreme, approach demonstrates the potential for hybrid cooling solutions and pushes the boundaries of DIY hardware modification. While not for the faint of heart, this project offers a glimpse into the future of GPU cooling and highlights the ingenuity of the PC enthusiast community.


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