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GPU Zotac GTX 1080 Mini
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Can the TI version of the zotac 1080 mini set it's fan speed below 37%?
The speeds 1080 (non -TI) mini's fan at 37% is incredibly loud!
And I'd rather not change the fans and risk voiding the warranty.
The speeds 1080 (non -TI) mini's fan at 37% is incredibly loud!
And I'd rather not change the fans and risk voiding the warranty.
Ah OK, I saw the black thin fans and SWORE someone managed to get Noctua's offerings on it. Maybe I'm just imagining at this point.
Either way I managed to get them to mail me two of the high rpm thin fans from their coolers, will see what I can manage with them
im trying to figure out a way to mount it on as I wait for my s4mini. I also bought a mini gpu 4pin adapter to connect the two fans directly onto the GPU. If you need a link to the cable let me know.
Hello, I just want to make sure I am doing this right. I can do all of that by installing the Noctua fans onto my GPU with a mini adapter and NOT having to flash my bios because thats too risky for me lol. Next, I can control the fans curve and undervolting with MSI afterburner? Please and thank you =)
Yes, that is all correct. Just plug and play. As far as mounting, it is up to you. I would try mounting it using the S4M adapter, but you may get some noise with the fans being so close to the case. I just ziptied my fans onto my 1080. Check my build log for photos.
I also tried zip tying it beforehand, I just didnt know whether or not I should tie em to the heat pipes. now that I know it can be done I dont have to worry!
Yeah sure, ill do it thursday when the adapter comes home and I will have to disassemble everything again.
Six posts up, post #264. That's basically the easiest way if possible. Besides two pressure-optimized fans it also requires a PWM 4-pin fan cable adapter to the mini version so you can attach the fans to the GPU: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZKZEQA/?tag=theminutiae-20
If you use two PWM fans, you also need a PWM splitter, which is included in for instance Noctua NF-F12 fans (ideal for this sort of thing).
If you use two PWM fans, you also need a PWM splitter, which is included in for instance Noctua NF-F12 fans (ideal for this sort of thing).
MSI Afterburner is software that can adjust fan curves, which will probably not solve the problem. The GPU is on the side of the case, but the perforation is really restrictive. This is something many copycat manufacturers ignore due to cost-saving. You can try and see if it is quieter with the side panel off. If you don't have enough airflow in the case, it might also be that the card is recycling hot air. Considering the Kolink case only supports a single 80mm fan, I'd look into that if you don't already have a decent fan in there.
yes afterburner cannot overwrite the gpu settings i think, my fan curve gets ingored pretty much
i think its enough cooled, its not really hot. its just that there are holes on the side which makes it really loud so i might just try to dampen the gpu side somehow
i think its enough cooled, its not really hot. its just that there are holes on the side which makes it really loud so i might just try to dampen the gpu side somehow
You can't "dampen" the noise, that would require a massively larger case to actually achieve anything because without airflow the card will only get hotter and thus louder. If the fans are the problem even when running at the lowest rpm, they need to be replaced. Ergo: the solution on post #264.
Unless the bearing in the fan is broken but finding a replacement will require you to contact the manufacturer.
Unless the bearing in the fan is broken but finding a replacement will require you to contact the manufacturer.
Right here in SFF Network's review
:https://smallformfactor.net/reviews/zotac-1080-mini-review#Measurements
All the measurements one could ever need!
What's the actual deal on this GPUs platform making the bios unhackable to drop the minimum fan speed?
And has there been any progress towards it?
And has there been any progress towards it?
@CubanLegend posted this to be able to control fan speeds to under 37%, if this is what you're looking for.
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/zotac-gtx-1080-mini.1116/page-7#post-42206
*edit forgot link
