Details
The Alphacool Core Geforce RTX 5080 EPIC-X with Backplate is a GPU water block for PNY graphics cards with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, such as the ARGB EPIC-X RGB Triple Fan. Alphacool's list also names one PNY GeForce RTX 5070 Ti card. A chrome-plated copper block under an acrylic top cools the card, and the aluminum backplate is in the box.
Properties
- Fits
- PNY GeForce RTX 5080 cards and one RTX 5070 Ti card, listed below
- Cold plate
- Chrome-plated copper
- Top
- Acrylic, transparent
- Ports
- 4 x G1/4
- Backplate
- Aluminum, 3 mm thick, included
- Lighting
- 7 digital aRGB LEDs, 5V
Compatibility
Alphacool lists these cards for this block:
- PNY GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti EPIC-X RGB™ Overclocked Triple Fan Plus (VCG5071T16TFXXPB1-O)
- PNY GeForce RTX™ 5080 ARGB EPIC-X RGB™ Overclocked Triple Fan GPU
- PNY GeForce RTX™ 5080 ARGB EPIC-X RGB™ Triple Fan GPU
- PNY GeForce RTX™ 5080 Dual-Fan Slim OC (VCG508016DFSXPB1-O)
- PNY GeForce RTX™ 5080 Overclocked Triple Fan GPU
- PNY GeForce RTX™ 5080 Triple Fan GPU
The block was built for one PCB layout, and a card maker may revise a card so that the cooler does not fit a later model. Check your card and its PCB number against the pictures in Alphacool's GPU configurator before ordering, or look for it in the Compatibility List for Nvidia cards.
Copper block and terminal
At the center of the block is a copper cooler milled from a single piece. It is complemented by a precisely machined brass connection terminal with a nylon cover. Alphacool says the chrome plating makes the copper cooler more durable and ensures a smoother and brighter surface than conventional nickel plating. The series continues to rely on high-quality brass connectors that, Alphacool says, guarantee optimal quality and safety. The data sheet adds massive brass threads for secure fastening and a Core design for maximum quality and feel.
Design and lighting
Alphacool presents the block as one of its new graphics card water coolers for the latest Nvidia Geforce RTX generation. They are part of the Core product series, and the visual design of the GPU water cooler has been changed only slightly. The special highlight is a newly added Core emblem above the jet plate, which underlines the affiliation with the series and visually enhances the design. The backplate is specially adapted to the card and covers the entire back of the copper cooler, which ensures a clear and uniform appearance. Combined with the aRGB lighting, the acrylic enables uniform and impressive illumination of the entire cooler.
Flow and testing
Technically, Alphacool says, the cooler has been completely redesigned. The gaps between the cooler and the PCB components were redefined and tested to optimize cooling performance. Alphacool simulated the water flow using what it calls state-of-the-art software and verified the result in practical tests. Those extensive tests enabled improvements to the cooler base and the nozzle, the part Alphacool's page calls the jetplate. Alphacool's claim for the series is that these coolers combine the highest quality with exceptional performance. Thanks to an optimized technical design, it says, they offer outstanding cooling performance and ensure the best possible cooling for the new generation.
What the loop needs
The block has four G1/4 threads. Two of these connections take the compression fittings for your tube size, which are not in the box, and the other two take the two plugs that are. The lighting runs at a voltage of 5V and connects through a 3-Pin JST plug, and an ARGB adapter is included. Thermal pads, thermal grease, a putty tool, a plug tool, a screwdriver and a PCI bracket complete the box.
Technical data cooler
| Dimensions total (L x W x H) | 180 x 124.10 x 34.07 mm |
| Material cooler | chrome-plated copper |
| Material cooler top | Acrylic |
| Material terminal | Nylon |
| Material Connection thread | Brass |
| Max working temperature | 60 °C |
| Pressure tested | 0.8 bar |
| Threads | 4 x G1/4 |
| Thickness cooler bottom | 3.25 mm |
| Thickness cooling fins | 0.4 mm |
| Distance cooling fins | 0.4 mm |
| Illumination | digital aRGB LEDs |
| Power connector digital aRGB LEDs | 3-Pin JST |
| Power digital aRGB LEDs | 5V |
| Number of digital aRGB LEDs | 7 |
| Color | transparent |
Technical data backplate
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 180.00 x 95.57 x 6.00 mm |
| Thickness backplate without spacers | 3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum |
Notes
- Alphacool asks for clear, transparent water cooling fluids only. Pastel liquids carry particles and additives that can clog a radiator, pump, cooler or hose and damage it permanently, and that can void the manufacturer's warranty.
- The manual has you remove the original cooler on an antistatic mat and clean thermal paste and pad residues off the card first.
In the box
- 1x Core Geforce RTX 5080 EPIC-X cooler
- 1x Backplate
- 8x M2x10mm screws
- 1x 55x15x1mm Pad
- 2x 26x15x1mm Pad
- 1x 83x8x1mm Pad
- 3x 15x8x1mm Pad
- 1x 8x8x1mm Pad
- 1x 55x8x3mm Pad
- 2x 26x8x3mm Pad
- 1x 45x45x3mm Pad
- 1x 20x8x3mm Pad
- 1x Thermal Grease
- 1x Putty tool
- 1x ARGB Adapter
- 1x Plug tool
- 1x PCI-Bracket
- 1x Screwdriver
- 2x G1/4 Plug
Alphacool's manual and data sheet are both PDFs. Its 3D model of the block is an STP file, and the 3D viewer shows it from every side.
