The Eiswolf uses massive aluminum fins and a full-coverage baseplate that directly contacts VRAM and the VRM, using a built-in pump to circulate liquid through whatever the attached radiator may be.
GPX VIEWER PRO REVIEW FULL
The Eiswolf GPX-1080 deploys a quick-release solution for integration into a semi-custom liquid cooling loop, and differentiates itself from pre-built Hybrid products – like the EVGA Hybrid – by providing full coverage of the PCB. This unit was provided by viewer and reader ‘Eric’ on loan for review. The Eiswolf GPX Pro is a $130 unit, and the Eisbaer cost us ~$145. The Alphacool Eiswolf GPX Pro does not work as an out-of-box product, necessitating our purchase of the Alphacool Eisbaer to hook into the system (CPU cooler + radiator).
We’ve got a few noise and CPU tests too, though this will primarily focus on the GPU aspect of the cooling. Our testing looks into thermal performance under baseline conditions (versus a GN Hybrid DIY option), frequency stability and performance, overclocking, and FPS impact. Today’s review also focuses on one of these semi-custom liquid cooling solutions, featuring benchmarks of the Alphacool Eiswolf GPX Pro on a GTX 1080. Ever since we saw PNY’s solution years ago, though, and then more recently EVGA’s quick disconnect solution, the market has begun to burgeon with semi-custom loop “CLCs.”Īn example of these semi-custom CLCs would be the EK Waterblocks Predator XLC 280 that we benchmarked in our Kraken X62 review. The cooling loss, although present, isn’t necessarily a big factor for the types of buyers interested in AIO CLCs rather than open-loop alternatives. The ease of installation for AIOs greatly exceeds what’s possible with an open loop, with the obvious loss of some customization and uniqueness.
Building-up a semi-custom liquid cooling loop is a bit of a new trend, spawned from a surge in AIO dominance over the market.
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