XG7 RGB 20-SERIES (2080 Ti FE) and Zotac compatibilty

Went through the hydro x config and it said the Zotac 2080ti AMP edition was compatible with XG7 RGB 20-SERIES (2080 Ti FE)

 

Anyway have stripped the Zotac card down and I dont think its standard PCB.

 

I dont think the thermal padding on the XG7 will cover all the parts that need to be covered........I really am a noob when it comes to this. I ordered all the parts based on the hrydo x config ( 7fior6 )

 

anyway..here is my breakdown...at the end there was another little frame attached that was held on at the front by 5 screws so after removing that I got the frame off

 

 

and this is a pic of the XG7 ( got it from the internet)

 

 

So I assume I would have to get some thermal pads to put on the extra parts ?

 

I am a noob and glad I pulled the card down before all the gear arrived ...would hate to be half way through and have this happen

 

So what should I do...remove all the green gunk and just put the XG7 on and not worry about it? I honestly dont think the XG7 is compatible

Edited January 17, 2020 by will_s

This ZOTAC card is a reference PCBA. Remove all thermal pads and TIM (paste) from your ZOTAC card and install your 2080 Ti block. It will fit like a glove.

-yes, it looks like the water block has recesses for the Inductors to allow the card to slide on but there is still one little worry and that is where I have put a red line on the pic.......everything else seems to be covered but should I put a strip on this part............

 

 

No, there is no need. These are tantalum capacitors, they do not generate heat at all.

A quick thanks to all.....haven't fired up the PC yet but have put the GPU block on the card and flushed with demineralised water ...will be draining and making some slight changes to the loop