GPUvesijäähdytys

GPUvesijäähdytys, which translates to GPU water cooling, refers to a cooling solution for graphics processing units that utilizes liquid to dissipate heat. Unlike traditional air cooling, which relies on heatsinks and fans, water cooling systems employ a closed loop of liquid that circulates through a water block attached to the GPU. This water block absorbs heat from the GPU's core, memory, and voltage regulation modules. The heated liquid then travels through tubing to a radiator, where it is cooled by fans before returning to the GPU.

This method can offer significantly lower operating temperatures compared to air cooling, leading to improved performance, especially during demanding tasks like gaming or intensive computing. Lower temperatures can also extend the lifespan of the GPU and allow for higher overclocking potential. The components of a typical GPU water cooling setup include a GPU water block, pump, reservoir, radiator, fans, and fittings. While often more complex to install and maintain than air coolers, water cooling systems can also operate more quietly due to the nature of liquid heat transfer and the ability to use larger, slower-spinning fans on the radiator. The customizability of water cooling loops also allows users to integrate GPU cooling with other components in their PC, such as the CPU, into a single, unified cooling system.