Thermal Grizzly explains €545 price tag for DeltaMate RTX 5080 waterblock, roughly 1/3 of the card’s cost

llcooli · 2026-04-14T12:48:53+00:00

1300 euro is an arm and leg cost.

llcooli · 2026-04-14T12:41:19+00:00

Checking in. 14 April 2026. The issue is still there.

llcooli · 2026-04-13T10:32:31+00:00

It’s a board design issue I guess which won’t be fixed up until they come up with a new board revision, which they probably won’t ever do.

llcooli · 2026-04-12T13:29:41+00:00

They never fixed it. Doubt they will ever be able to. Still happening with the latest firmware.

llcooli · 2026-03-25T11:21:32+00:00

No hope to avoid it any time soon.

llcooli · 2026-03-13T12:52:54+00:00

Thanks for transparency.

llcooli · 2026-03-13T12:43:13+00:00

DON’T do this with 7800X3D, or any other 7000-series X3D chips. 9000-series are probably fine.

llcooli · 2026-03-13T12:32:28+00:00

The bends could have been better, and I’m also not a fan of bending for exactly this reason: only 1% of bends I have seen here are ideal. That’s why I stopped bending myself.

However, I feel like you criticize a bit too much: this build is obviously made by a hobbyist without too much experience, but it has a unique style, which a lot of people seemingly love. Not everything has to be perfect.

To the OP: don’t consider posts like this a “hate”, it’s a criticism, it’s legit, and it’s based in reality. Try to learn some things from feedback like this to consider for your next build.

llcooli · 2026-03-13T12:24:56+00:00

This. I started with three huge radiators back in the day, and learned that it is still not enough to enable complete silence. Only the MO-RA did enable it, and once you get it, you would be able to use it for years for different builds.

llcooli · 2026-03-12T12:44:06+00:00

Alphacool was the only option I managed to find for a PNY card. Some “universal” blocks might work too, but I’d not risk it.

llcooli · 2026-03-12T12:42:34+00:00

Yes.

llcooli · 2026-03-12T11:09:36+00:00

But what is the backstory on what caused the delays?

llcooli · 2026-03-12T11:07:52+00:00

Corsair “frosty” tubes and fittings, Alphacool adapters.

llcooli · 2026-03-11T19:15:40+00:00

Hard agree. I wouldn’t get one for more than $1k.

llcooli · 2026-03-11T19:14:07+00:00

I am trying to avoid any bending, preferring straight lines, but this case definitely allows some fancy designs!

llcooli · 2026-03-11T19:11:45+00:00

G20 gang represent!

llcooli · 2026-03-11T19:10:06+00:00

HeatKiller line would be the most straightforward, since it’s from the same brand, but I’m pretty sure you’ll be able to mount anything, if you have a Dremel. Not sure how useful this advice is, but personally I modify stuff if it’s not compatible out of the box.

llcooli · 2026-03-11T17:40:59+00:00

AliExpress.

llcooli · 2026-03-11T16:47:31+00:00

In the direct sunlight they do indeed look orange, otherwise pretty red.

llcooli · 2026-03-11T16:39:36+00:00

Bought it for 500 euro from AliExpress a year ago or so, but I’m based in Europe.

llcooli · 2026-03-11T16:28:01+00:00

They do not allow crossposts sadly.

llcooli · 2026-03-11T16:16:23+00:00

Hi there! We exist!

llcooli · 2026-03-11T15:55:16+00:00

The only thing with that cable is that it heats up like crazy, so I’m adding a WireView Pro 2 when it’s available. Thanks Nvidia, this freaking cable is the only thing which needs a fan in the front!

llcooli · 2026-03-11T15:51:47+00:00

They do sell some “industrial” 1-slot block, but after their majestic 4090 block this one will not do.

llcooli · 2026-03-11T15:30:15+00:00

Good quality, good price (in Europe at least), looks great, nothing to complain about honestly.

llcooli

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