Test run and temperatures
I reconnect the graphics card directly to the chiller, increase the power target to the maximum 380 watts, the core clock by 200 MHz and the voltage to the adjustable maximum. Then I start Witcher 3 on maximum details at 3840 x 2160 pixels (Ultra HD).
The control measurement showed approx. 378 to 379 watts over the measured 30 minutes for the graphics card alone, the water temperature was as always constant 20 °C and the room temperature was 2 2°C. This means that we now have the best conditions for later comparisons with other products.
At an average GPU temperature of 36 to 37 °C, I register under the socket on the back of the board approx. 37 to 38 °C, which is good and no worse than with the radiators already tested. Depending on the positioning, the memory modules are warm between 41 °C and 48 °C, which is acceptable to good. The voltage converters become a maximum of 51 °C warm, which is also in the green area and does not have to hide shamefully.
In a direct comparison of all the measured values of the previously tested coolers, the Raijintek Samos does not have to hide, even if it is not enough for a top position. Functionally, everything is in the green area and with the GPU diode the result is really good.
Summary and conclusion
Good things don't have to be expensive, that's something to be told. The Raijintek Samos NV2080 Ti RBW is not a loser, but can beat itself respectably in important areas. It is never reached the top position, but you will not find any real slips. The quality of CNC machining is good, you can't find ridges. It has the price to pay for it. Depending on the dollar exchange rate, Raijintek is currently planning an EIA between 109 and a maximum of 119 euros.
This is a real fight announcement for a well-functioning water block with backplate in accessories, because the Samos is actually not worse than the Vector from EKWB. Only significantly cheaper. A small downside is the exclusive compatibility with RGBpx, which then forces the user to certain motherboards and peripheral products that he might not have bought otherwise. That is a bit of a pity, but perhaps it can also be changed in the future. But here, too, you always have to keep an eye on the price.
This product, which will be released shortly, has already earned the price/performance award. Even if the EIA were really 119 euros, not 109, it would be significantly less than what others are asking for. This had to be said, too, because you get an extensive package of coolers, addressable RGB and a backplate, which you could also easily integrate into the cooling concept. There's just everything there.
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