The ROG Matrix RTX 2080 Ti fully integrates liquid GPU cooling

Or at least it did. High-end graphics cards consume hundreds of watts, and their performance is bound by opportunistic clock scaling technologies that only ramp up to full speed when temperatures allow. Accessorizing with Aura Sync and extra features While integrated liquid cooling makes the Matrix stand out, the aesthetics are designed to blend in. The first shipments are scheduled for February. The size was more manageable, but temperatures were 10°C higher, so we went back to the drawing board. Our fully integrated design runs quieter than competing solutions based on external 120-mm radiators, and it nearly matches the cooling performance of much larger 240-mm radiators that take up even more room inside your chassis.

The ROG Matrix RTX 2080 Ti fully integrates liquid GPU cooling

However, it does differ from Nvidia's configuration in terms of video outputs. When the pump is at the top of the loop, bubbles can infiltrate the coolant and slowly degrade cooling performance over time. However, the graphics card has two modes of operation. . Auto-Extreme uses a single soldering pass that reduces thermal stress, eliminates harsh chemicals, and reduces the total amount of power required to produce cards.

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We initially experimented with an external 120-mm radiator and were pleased with the resulting temperature reduction. The biggest barrier was the pump. Image credit: Asus However, one of the compromises of implementing the Infinity Loop cooling solution is the space required to fit the integrated pump, tubing, and radiator into the graphics card itself. Our next prototype replaced the heatsink with an integrated radiator that brought temperatures back down. Although it can produce jaw-dropping results, this approach requires a fair amount of work and expertise. During the development of the Matrix, we worked closely with industry partners to create more than five prototypes with various iterations of the block, radiator, and pump. Cards are manufactured with Auto-Extreme Technology, a fully automated production process that affixes components with robotic precision.

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Selecting the right radiator size is critically important. It combines the performance of liquid cooling with the convenience of an all-in-one solution and the simplicity of a triple-slot design. The fact that the Matrix is both cooler and lighter than the Strix is a testament to the efficiency of its liquid cooler. We turned our attention to putting everything on the card and developed a prototype that used a large skived heatsink pierced by coolant-filled copper pipes. It took a lot of time and effort to create a liquid cooler small enough to fit into three slots without compromising cooling performance or noise levels.

The ROG Matrix RTX 2080 Ti fully integrates liquid GPU cooling

This four-slot beast was too big to be practical as a finished product, but the design showed promise, so we set about shaving its profile to meet a three-slot target. Asus claims that its Infinity Loop technology beats rival hybrid designs with 120mm radiators and even trades blows with 240mm radiators. The copper base is 2. In quiet mode, the 0dB fans only turn on when needed, making the card nearly silent with lighter loads. Going too thin compromises cooling capacity, but making it too thick can require even more air pressure for optimal cooling efficiency. .