NZXT Kraken G12 - GPU Mounting Kit for Kraken X Series AIO - Enhanced GPU Cooling - AMD and NVIDIA GPU Compatibility - Active Cooling for VRM, White

This was a great upgrade for my Gigabyte 1080 OC Windforce edition. It doesn't just work for reference cards, but you'll want to search for others who have successfully installed it on whatever model you own. I actually originally tried to pair it with the Kraken x62, but the pump height was far too tall on that model due to the oversized RGB LED bling component. You'll want a shallower pump if you are trying to install this in a smaller case, and it makes more sense to use a more basic and cheaper AiO, since you can't see the pump face once installed anyway. I went with the Corsair H55, which proved to be more than adequate, and is easier to install since it only required a single connection to a fan header. At a constant silent fan speed, the GPU now idles in the low 30's and never exceeds 70c under full overclocked load at 144 fps or higher. Temps are far lower when gaming at 60 or 75Hz with V-sync enabled. The fans on my 1080 were very irritating as temps increased, and now my system is essentially silent. I did replace the included VRM/Memory cooling fan with a noctua, which reduced noise levels even more. Passive heatsinks were not necessary on my card, and if you look at reviews, you'll find that often these components are actually cooler since they are no longer sharing a heatsink with the GPU. My build was in the NZXT H200i, and I've included a pic for reference.The best part is that you can save money on future GPU purchases, because you can get a quality reference model with the typical lousy cooler, and still enjoy low temps/silence.This assumes GPUs will ever be cheap again, but still. :)

I have the Zotac GTX 1080 ti AMP Edition. I've had an issue cooling this since I bought it; I got support to allow me to replace the thermal paste without voiding the warranty which provided a marginal improvement, however I still hit thermal limit of 84C when gaming in 4k, just takes a bit more load. I've messed with the case fans to optimize airflow but the problem always remained with the cooling solution on the card itself. I happened to see several reviews on YouTube with this device and gave it a shot, I am thankful that I did.I paired this unit with the Kraken x42. Install took about 1.5 hours, and that is with me taking my time to ensure all items were diligently cared for during removal of the old cooler/heatsink and install of this new setup. I was also upgrading my CPU/MoBo so the time on this piece of the install may be a bit less. There weren't any WTF moments that I can recall; all parts played well together and the Kraken x42 along with this has kept the GPU below 60C at 4k. I frequently tear apart electronics and build computers myself so I am very comfortable with the steps needed to get this done. I'd recommend watching the YouTube videos if tearing apart a video card is intimidating to you. I no longer hit thermal throttling which has provided an improvement to performance while gaming and I no longer opt to game in 1440p to ensure I don't stress the gpu with the amount of heat. I also opted to use the thermal paste that was provided on the Kraken x42, I haven't swapped it with anything to see if there is a difference; not that I need to, though, 60C for a 1080 ti at full load is a great operating temp - I can play pretty much anything in 4k now without worry! Pleased with this purchase!

very easy to mount on the GPU and very effective.this solution gives you the option to use any Radiator size + pump AIO that you need for your card.i only wish they made this kind of solution for every new generation.very cool, very quiet, Super effective cooling.not expensive, amazing value for money.A must-have if you suffer from a GPU high temperature. (low-end cards with cheap coolers)

I bought this for my 1080 ti (PNY Blower), along with a Corsair H55, several heatsinks, and thermal paste/pads. However, I found that it made the fan header inaccessible. Fortunately, my case had a fan controller built in, so I managed to make it work anyways. Additionally, the bracket ended up sitting on top of the 6 and 8 pin power output, making it harder to install and remove the power cables. On the bright side, my load temps are much lower, though I'm still looking on parts to improve on that.Tips:-If you're using an inverted ATX case like the 600Q, definitely get some heatsinks. Unlike with standard ATX, gravity will work in your favor in keeping the heatsinks on.-Get some screws and nuts to keep your I/O bracket on. Many I/O brackets are supposed to be screwed into the shroud, but that's obviously not an option with the Kraken G12. This will ensure that your card is supported by more than the PCIE tabs.-Get an extra pair of hands to help when installing the AIO unit. The radiator can make it hard to install the pump onto the graphics card due to its weight.-Make sure you have a way to power the 92mm fan in case the bracket covers the card's fan header.-Make sure your AIO has a decent tube length.-Unlike me, make sure you position the direction of the pump so that the hose blocks as few PCIE slots as possible.-I got lucky and avoided bricking mine, but don't attempt to install this unless you saved enough to buy another graphics card.