Alphacool Eiswolf 2 AIO GPU Cooler Review with LEO

[@WildElroy13]

Tip: use round toothpicks or something similar to line up the card with the block. Just insert them into a few screw holes as guides. Once block is in place, just pull them out and put your screws back in.

[@j0shx30]

awesome tip!

[@sahred111]

Dude what a Great idea! This Saved me a lot of Trouble Thanks!

[@SamClan_91]

I am gonna use that tip in around 2 h, thanks

[@cyprus9995]

It would have been nice to see some numbers with the coolers coupled together.

[@mopnem]

This looks great, suprised I've just heard of it. The aio should be way more popular for gpu's. This could be an alternative since g-12 don't necessarily work for the newer graphic cards

[@albertrodriguez3429]

Those temps seem very high. My 2080 super at full load hits 50 degrees Celsius with a Kraken G12 and a 240 AIO. I wish those hoses weren’t so ugly.

[@blackmennewstyle]

I really enjoyed the little sections about how to pronounce correctly the different German words, that should be a real trend on the channel, i'm always happy to learn beyond my range :)

[@animalyze7120]

Basic V for W and OO for the O, it's not right or wrong just a different pronunciation based on Alphabet inconsistencies with English..

[@currentlykent4593]

Gpu aio gateway drug to open loop. I see what they’re doing here:)

[@basedanon420]

This is SO true. I started out with a 280 aio, moved to an open loop with a thick 420 radiator and two thick 360 radiators as well. How did I get here?

[@currentlykent4593]

Tyler Durden yup. 280 for my cpu. Then got that g12 bracket and a 120 for the gpu. The rest was history.

[@reptilez13]

Yeah hopefully its cheaper than the first one, but even still. I planned on getting on of the Eisbaer CPU block/pump/res things and a full GPU block that way it was easier to use long term, but this is still a cool option. Hopefully it's available in NA soon too Edit: nvm its on the NA page now lol

[@smellsnice9735]

Looks really dapper man, might be on my list if I ever do a watercooled build.

[@nickmhc]

i'm looking at the same. AIO CPU cooler and AIO GPU cooler for maximum convenience replacing them someday

[@MyEconomics101]

I don't care about the bling. Who else does not care about the bling?

[@halistinejenkins5289]

f the bling

[@robertkirkpatrick1826]

Lol soooo many responses lol

[@danmockmore46]

RGB is cool but it’s not worth learning to me for just ambient lighting

[@Akira_2077]

Could you tell me where the black mesh cable is connected? I connect it to the water pump + of an asus motherboard, would it be fine there? Thank you!

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

Thanks for the video. I'm considering using this on my Asus tuf oc 4090. Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@DragonXDrei]

4 years plus later and the Alphacool Eiswolf 2 is still the same, except that Alphacool doesn't deal with Warranty issues from the UK any more, gotta handle it via the retail it was purchased from.

[@TheOpius123]

These coolers are installed incorrectly, the CPU one should be installed on top (The way its mounted now their is air bubbles at the top of the radiator where the hoses are allowing air in the system, most likely leading to higher CPU temps/loud pump because of air/bad for the pump) and the GPU radiator should be installed in the front (radiator mounted to the front with the hoses oriented at the bottom, making sure the top of there radiator is higher then the GPU allowing air to collect at the top of the radiator and not interfering with the water flow).

[@jonathanellis6097]

Have you subscribed? If not do it now! Stares intensely at the camera. I'm like OK OK just don't hurt anyone!!

[@bwwilson1765]

Came here for Leo. His presentation and humor is great. AIO nice side benefit. Also, Alcohol = great cut finder.

[@bollygod]

Can you review the new Alphacool Eiswolf 2 AIO for the 30 series?

[@hefnyx]

It would be great to have a followup video, with the two AIOs connected!

[@Sabrinahuskydog]

You mean two radiators? There is one GPU AIO in this video being used on the video card, not two. The radiators are not the AIO's, they are different.

[@hefnyx]

@@Sabrinahuskydog Eisbaer and Eiswolf AIOs use identical quick-lock closures in order to expand and connect together.

[@andreasapostolopoulos2131]

@@Sabrinahuskydog you really don't pay attention do you. Alphacool literally encourages buyers to combine the eiswolf with the aurora AIO's. So yes. It comes down to a closed loop of two, yes TWO AIO's so that also means TWO radiators.

[@HelsVite]

If you want a Backplate, you can buy the Backplate for the Eisblock Aurora, it's the same GPU Block

[@dark2bone]

i like how your calm about the install. my anxiety level would be high XD.

[@re_nforce]

Looks juuuuussst easy enough for me to consider watercooling my gpu at some point.

[@katzicael]

Greetings from New Zealand. Really wish we could get these QB AIO solutions here - would be all over it.

[@davidbenedicto3841]

One question, because I think that for those who are used to alphacool it is logical and it is not even mentioned, when you open the circuit the liquid does not spill completely. I have to assume that it has a closure system that only opens when it is screwed in???

[@HrnCrn83]

What about the noise test ? I wouldn't mind having same temp as before but at much lower noise .

[@murraywebster1228]

Brilliant, being bilingual these days it makes me laugh, living in Hannover I’m not far from Alphacool, maybe I should see if they like visitors..

[@AlphacoolGmbH]

Ahhhhhhh..... visitors...... no, we dont like them, we have to work :-P Wenn du vorbeikommen würdest, könntest du nicht viel von der Firma sehen außer dem Eingang, die Sessel und unsere Kaffeeecke. In den restlichen Räumen liegen zu viele Dinge herum die unter NDA laufen da wir hier in Braunschweig ja nur die Entwicklung, Marketing und den Support haben. Und da diese Bereiche sensibel sind.... Datenschutz.... neue Produkte ect.... geht da leider nichts.

[@murraywebster1228]

Alphacool International GmbH Schade, aber wie du hast gesagt, Arbeit geht vor

[@chrisbrookshire861]

Ok so Intel Core 10900KF has TDP of 125 watts and it gets a 360mm radiator. The PNY RTX 2080 Ti XLR8 Gaming 11GB has a TDP of 260 watts and gets a 240mm radiator... checks out I guess.

[@RedOneM]

Thanks for showing off the Eiswolf 2, in february alphacool will release these for the 3080/3090 cards, I just hope it includes an backplate.

[@thrune8295]

your radiator is incorrectly orientated in the front. tubes should be on the bottom or you could have unwanted bobbling noises not to mention poorer performance in terms of cooling capability.

[@21Dazzler]

New to PC gaming and have a 6800xt Nitro + and thinking of water cooling it. Where/when do you add the water as you've let some out in detaching the hoses? I assume the water stays in its own circuit hence no need for any gasket between the CPU and silver portion of the Eiswolf?

[@NotHimJim]

Could you daisy chain both of those together? The CPU and the GPU cooler with both pumps??...

[@LifeOn2WheelsVlog]

How you change the Colour on the Eiswolf?

[@swizzler8053]

Via the rgb on the mobo.

[@AFlyingSwive]

there's a 3 pin plug you can use for aRGB

[@stylerro]

The few drops that leaked when the pipes opened, need to be filled back in the AIO (with Alphacool Apex Liquid) ?

[@KitGuruTech]

​Leo will be here at 3pm UK time to answer any of your questions while you watch the video! - Allan

[@davido_labido]

I will be around too ;) - Dave

[@dano1307]

You guys wrote "9900KF - 10 core/ 20 thread"

[@KitGuruTech]

@@dano1307 opps. CPU is a Core i9-10900KF, hence Z490 motherboard. we will fix what we can...

[@dano1307]

@@KitGuruTech no problem just letting you know!!

[@MichaelChan0308]

A missed opportunity to expand the loop to a CPU+GPU loop and see how the temps are affected for both...

[@Know3ody]

I don't understand why they have left the tubes the same length and used what looks like rubber 😆 why not put a carbon sleeve over at least!

[@davido_labido]

The reason this tubing is used is because it's VERY resilient to heat, cold, fluids, kinks etc. It's basically to help those who will use this kind of item, those who are looking for a cheap water-cooling solution :)

[@cryptony1897]

nice job, nice video guys! Thanks a lot!

[@tahsin28]

Kitguru makes insanely detailed movies. Review more products!

[@pootklopp]

Integrate the new radiator with the existing! Make it one loop!

[@disciprine]

wow, thanks for this review. Looks way worse than I would have thought in normal position. Would def want it vertically mounted. I wish there were more replacement options. My Zotac fans on my 2080 ti are driving me nuts

[@mbac8576]

Why in gods name didn't you connect the Eisbaer and the Eiswolf? that's the whole reason for buying them.. especially interesting would be to see the difference between one and two radiators in the loop.

[@varnium]

No liquid to fill? When you disconnect the hose, where's the liquid?

[@prestonvarner611]

did you have any issues with bubbles and flow? my gpu block is full of bubbles. temps are the same as the air cooler. and i can not see any water actually flowing through the gpu block.

[@AwEsOmEcHrIs1983]

Hello. I have Question. I bought this AIO for my Asus Strix RTX 3090. Can i plug the Pump Header in any 12V Slot on my Mainboard because my AIO Pump Connector for the CPU Cooler is already in use. I still have the CHA 4 Connection available. Also will i have to make any adjustments in Bios to make the Pump run at 100% ? Kind Regards.

[@BlessedNoob]

So when he takes it apart with the quick connect there isn't any fluid that comes out?

[@clshad3s]

I know this is an old review but you should always bring air into the radiator from the outside to the inside of the case and not exhaust a radiator.

[@rhysyyyroyal]

Is it quieter than the stock fans because I'm running a 3090 zotac and boy is it loud

[@anirbanmukherjee1516]

Plz make a video explaining MSI X570 Tomahawk.

[@MrTahisful]

Hey, i know this is an old video but how did you fit the water block on PNY XLR8 2080 ti? I have the same card and when trying to install the block, there are some components behind the power connectors that are too tall and makes it impossible to secure the block without bending the PCB?

[@CesarTrombeta]

I bought one of these and now it's generating bubbles everywhere, how do I fix this issue?

[@dallatorretdu]

Next iteration should have a tiny reservoir on the pump side

[@hughw.]

I have one on its way for 2080ti. I hope it keeps my temps down.

[@VojtaSantiag0]

Hey! Any issues after 9 months?

[@hughw.]

Well, a plastic pin came out of the pump not to long after I bought it...But it worked fine for months.....I decided to sell it since I damaged my 2080 ti during a shunt mod removal...buy yes...the eiswolf kept working and the buyer I sold it to was happy with it.

[@VojtaSantiag0]

@@hughw. Thank you very much for answering ;)

[@hughw.]

@@VojtaSantiag0 You got it

[@usak900]

How is the longevity on this AIO cooler? I've heard issues with the previous Eiswolf model in the past, breaking down after a few months. I recently got an EVGA RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 card and am trying to decide between the Eiswolf 2 or the EVGA Hybrid Kit, but I really like the aesthetics of the Eiswolf 2.

[@Hairtransplant993]

From Evga hybrid the pump is very loud..

[@victorperezADSK]

What is the temperature difference with the 360?

[@kiaenigma]

Leo why didnt you try swapping the rads over if they use the same connectors? connect the 360 to the gfx and 240 to the CPU. may have benefited from the larger area on the rad.

[@AlphacoolGmbH]

Thats not really possible. The Eisbaer CPU AIO has only one QDC. But you can connect the Eisbaer with the Eiswolf 2. You will have a similar effect.

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

It's so refreshing watching a tech channel that pronounces thier Z's correctly.

[@jia3ds]

Decision made after watching this video for the gigabyte 3080 "copper" but in fact "aluminum" waterblocked version

[@e1337prodigy]

Why not buy the cheapest possible 2080ti rather than one that had a big cooler on it and would imagine wasn't the cheapest? Also, when you undo the pipes and water comes out, doesn't it need to be fairly full? I would have thought any air/air bubbles in the loop is bad since that won't cool it. What if you lose a lot of it when undoing it. Anyway, nice video. But I'm not sure it is worth £180.

[@yuanjijin5749]

9900KF 10 cores/20 threads???? i need one right now!!!

[@MyEconomics101]

get AMD Don't pay Intel tax.

[@KitGuruTech]

CPU is a Core i9-10900KF, hence Z490 motherboard. Bloomin' model codes !

[@sidewinder86ify]

@@MyEconomics101 OP might be gaming and need the 240FPS mark.

[@basshead.]

+MyEconomics101 please go away

[@yuanjijin5749]

@@KitGuruTech 3:35

[@hughw.]

The back plate looked upside down.

[@LOWPR0FiL3]

what the point of these coolers when there no evga kingpin ?

[@user-Cata7sti7ma7]

i would enjoy more a Universal kit with spacing for VRM and Memory chips heatsink put separately. For more usage that one generation of GPU. I really like my Morpheus 2 precisely because I was able to use it on several cards(3) with very little moding.and I'm pretty sure I'll be able to use it on my next card in 2-3 years.

[@ZackyRaz]

On the video he says 9900kf with Z490 MSI Gaming Carbon..... is that possible?

[@pav1u]

Question, is it possible to add a cpu block without anything else with this kit?

[@disciprine]

Do these have any refill port? how often would you need to refill it?

[@WhiteoDead-]

That GPU sag looking scary

[@nickbyrwa9188]

why not just loop the cpu and gpu together and both rads cooling both? or am i just stupid

[@bitwise01]

9:27 how many Leo's does it take to screw on a gpu block?

[@fairycat]

Thanks for review

[@yakacm]

It's hard to fathom that the 2080Ti is already 2 generations old!

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

what mem temps were you getting with the waterblock??

[@Ivalicex]

Is this any good? Thinking about it.

[@SiD_996]

Can you test it plumbed into the Eisbare as a complete loop please ? this was my end game but i think the black tubing going to be far to long

[@yesyesman671]

It shouldn't cause any issues being to long and alphacool intended for it to be done

[@anthonyc417]

Alphacool come on make the light easy to change to RGB manually.

[@iTzFinn]

Where did you plug the pump into the mobo?

[@lucianflorisdruga8312]

Hi . It work with Rtx 2080 Gigabyte Windforce ?

[@apmmasterpcapmmasterpc]

RTX 3000 series Ampere Will be revealed 21 days from today according to the new Nvidia title video 21 days,21 years Ultimate countdown .

[@dragos-lucian]

Note that Leo's talking about a Köhler when you think it's a 'cooler'. Really funny This is such an underrated channel

[@shinobiassault2338]

Do u think we will see a 3090 version?

[@bigmal3128]

When removing the stock cooler didn't you take the backplate off AFTER you removed the cooler? So, while reinstalling the IceWolf, shouldn't the backplate go on BEFORE the waterblock? If the backplate came off last, there should be pass through holes for the cooler block screws.

[@LS-jk3fk]

How are you getting these?

[@themaniac5864]

wouldnt the card powered up the pump at least?

[@animalyze7120]

Seems to work but is he Fugliest thing I've ever seen done to a GPU. They need to sit down and rework that hose connect nonsense and the general aesthetic of the unit as a whole. Nice for a quick easy GPU AIO however, so they do get a plus for that! Great video!

[@AutodidactEngineer]

*Arctic 360 aio vs alphacool 360 aio please!!!!*

[@peteschneider5842]

Which reminds me. Does anyone here have any updog?

[@gengpan]

does icue works with alphcool rgb?

[@timothymaggenti717]

Nice job, I totally agree those hoses look horrible, very tacky. Some kind of hard line should help that. I did not hear you say if that is an option or not at least at this time. Thanks for the sacrifice of your cut fingers 😆

[@lulufolds]

Yea I expected more of a temp drop 😒

[@atrainum]

Any word on a 3080 FE version?

[@ItsFckenAriel]

Is it compatible for 4090s?

[@AFlyingSwive]

anyone found a easy way to hide the green without it looking tacky

[@ercanozbulut6548]

Nice review i love honest opinion section. İts always change my mind to not buying things. 😁

[@bigwpg204]

will this work with a 3070 ti

[@2003dipfun]

Yo, this guy looks exactly like Colin Robinson ( emotional vampire) 😂😂😂

[@KitGuruTech]

Which one, Leo or the chap from alphacool who makes an appearance in it ?

[@2003dipfun]

@@KitGuruTech of course Leo 😂😂🤣🤣🤣 sorry.

[@kommandokodiak6025]

I only come to this channel for Leo

[@KitGuruTech]

well hopefully you actually watch his content as I have never seen you comment on anything he does !

[@kommandokodiak6025]

@@KitGuruTech Perfection doesnt always need input

[@KitGuruTech]

@@kommandokodiak6025 Leos wife will be worrying.

[@kommandokodiak6025]

@@KitGuruTech xD lol for the record content wise

[@iamdono]

i have subscribed.. just now :D

[@allanwilmath8226]

Wow, you only dropped temperatures using water to what an air cooler does on a open test bench? Where do I start? First, those 200mm fans don't push air, they move it. You need additional pull fans to actually get decent airflow through the radiator. Water-cooling should drop temps by ~20C, closer to 30C in your situation since that case sucks. Anyone with a AIO on their CPU and another on their GPU should really ponder their life choices. With the current power consumption on GPU's and CPUs open loop is really the only way to go. We need better cases for this, the currently available cases are crap. Twin 360's have become a minimum and 480's should really be an option. It's ridiculous there are not built in mounts for the popular pumps in places people would actually put pumps, or even cases with built in reservoirs, pump mounts, and custom fitted rads. Maybe something like the whole right side of the case has a radiator and shroud assembly that swing out with the door so you can work on the computer? A 300x300 rad should be enough. presentedillustrates casesbecauseYouTheretherecases

[@cancelOG]

The radiator fans look like the evga hybrid fans!

[@BorealSine]

I'm having better temps with kraken g12 and h55 lol, this aio is a waste of money and if i wanted my 2080ti tu run at 40 degrees at load i would get 360mm rad... h55 did exceptionally well

[@DanaPrakarsaNugraha]

Alphacool nvidia GPU cooling led is green, Radeon is red, intel is blue and we have a "RGB" Team. Lol

[@Hakeem597]

will this work on the strix 2080 ti?

[@nautigaming563]

Literally here for the same reason. My brackets from the kraken g12 I had mounted on my 1080ti don't fit the strix 2080ti....🤦‍♂️

[@haveacigar5291]

I see case designers went back to 2012

[@txtpeer5179]

THERE IS NO WARRENTY VOID FOR REMOVING A COOLER

[@julian11able]

No it’s ice vulva