30/08/2026
The replacement has arrived. 👀
After draining the existing loop, it was time to bring in the new RTX 5080.
But this isn't going straight into the water loop just yet.
Before a brand-new GPU gets dismantled and fitted with a water block, I want to know that it works perfectly in its original form.
So the first step is simple:
Unbox it.
Install it.
Test it.
Only once I'm happy that everything is working as it should will I take the factory cooler off and begin the water-block conversion.
And that's where this upgrade gets interesting... 🔧💧
Would you take apart a brand-new RTX 5080 to water-cool it?
👇 Yes — absolutely
👇 No way — I'm keeping that warranty intact 😂
Next up: testing the 5080 before the teardown.