EKWB waterblock - change or mod the G1/4 terminal?

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  1. SlickGipsy

    SlickGipsy What's a Dremel?

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    Hello! I have a Ncase M1 v6.1. And a new EKWB Quantum Vector Dual Evo (2080 super) is too wide for the case simply because of their large terminal block.

    The waterblocks for EVGA Hydro or Alphacool GPX-N seem to be just fine on width inside my case. But my Asus 2080 Super Dual Evo v2 GPU is a weird duck, and the EKWB is one of the waterblocks to fit it.

    So am considering modding to reduce the width of the terminal. It's like a small aircraft carrier is sticking out from the ITX motherboard. Have you attempted this type of surgery before -- for this brand or similar that can provide insight into what it takes? Do you know of any direct replacement for an EKWB terminal?

    Any help / ideas are appreciated. Here are some links . . .

    EKWB waterblock: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-vector-dual-evo-rtx-2070-2080-d-rgb-nickel-plexi

    Asus video card: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083R2SCRL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
  2. Smoked Brisket

    Smoked Brisket What's a Dremel?

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    Is it possible to install the gpu vertically? That would seem to be an easier fix.
     
  3. Bloody_Pete

    Bloody_Pete Technophile

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    Do you have a photo of how far it sticks out?
     
  4. Big Elf

    Big Elf Oh no! Not another f----ing elf!

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    Removing the Terminal outer cover will give you a tiny bit of extra space.
     

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