GTX 1080 VRM/Ram cooling when using Kraken G12

[Niku-Sama]

i was contemplating using a Kraken-G12 and a 120mm AIO from older alienware systems i have been told to scrap from work and i was curious what should i use to cool the VRM and/or RAM on the card or if i should even bother.

the AIO is compatible (same retention mechanism) and its capable (re used one on a i7-4770, low 30's avg)

in case any one is wondering this is the card:
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/gigabyte-gtx-1080-turbo-oc.b3889

the 85C+ load temps in an open case are a bit worrying in my mind. plus aio card cooling for $25-$30 kinda thought why not

 

[EarthDog]

VRM heatsinks... enzotech.

Put them on the memory too.. its cheap.

 

[yoadknux]

I tried it on my 1080ti. I bought a bundle that already included heatsinks so I can't recommend anything, but I think you want something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Copper-Cooling-Heatsinks-cooler/dp/B00637X42A
https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Aluminum-Cooling-Heatsinks-cooler/dp/B007XACV8O

Adding heatsinks, from what I gathered, is just optional. It's the "right" thing to do fundamentally, but people have reported running it without heatsinks.

 

[EarthDog]

I'd add heatsinks to the vrm, period. Memory is optional.

 

[Niku-Sama]

yea VRM is what concerned me the most..

guy i worked with apparently has a pair of dead 1080's i might give him a few bucks for one to chop up the heatsink if the screw holes are in the right spot. hes not sure of the vendor

i thought about chopping up mine but i want to be able to go back to stock if need be for what ever reason