Are AIO Liquid Cooled GPUs Better, and Do You Need Them?

Cooling top-tier graphics cards are difficult from a design and production standpoint. High heat production must be regulated in a compact space, which poses additional issues such as fan noise. Air or liquid cooling options are available for MSI, and both thermal systems have pros and downsides.

In this article, we’ll cover why liquid cooling can be a more potent thermal design for top-tier graphics cards like the newly launched MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G Graphics Card. Is it the right choice for gamers and professionals who want the absolute best? Well, let’s find out!

Why should you use a liquid AIO? MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is featured.

There are four major benefits to using a closed-loop liquid-cooled RTX 4090: sustained performance, decreased noise, simplicity of operation, and high heat dissipation.

Consistent Performance

Liquid cooling allows for extended periods of peak performance, making it the option of choice for performance aficionados. NVIDIA GPUs include clever boost algorithms that monitor temperatures and increase core speeds when there is enough thermal headroom. A well-designed cooling system allows the graphics card to run at greater peak clock speeds for longer periods of time.

We used a hybrid air-liquid cooling technology to guarantee that the MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G can withstand even the most severe overclocks while still providing plenty of headroom under normal conditions. In fact, MSI has already tested and broken our own clock speed records in the lab on several occasions!

Noise Levels Have Been Decreased

MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G's hybrid cooling architecture enables for effective heat dissipation and decreased noise levels even under high-performance loads. For liquid cooling, the graphics card shroud includes a TORX FAN 5.0, a low-profile pump, and a copper contact plate. The pump is linked to a radiator outfitted with two MEG Quiet Gale P12 Fans for efficient, yet silent, cooling.

Reduced Temperatures

Although MSI's air-cooled RTX 4090 graphics cards are popular among gamers worldwide, they operate at greater temperatures when under stress than liquid-cooled cards. This is because air-cooled GPUs cannot dissipate heat as quickly as liquid-cooled cards.

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is the way to go if you're looking for a top-tier premium RTX 4090 that runs cooler and quieter.

Simple Installation and Maintenance

Formerly, reaping the benefits of water cooling required significant time and effort. While unique water loops offer advantages, they can be difficult to put together, especially for a first-time modder.

A closed-loop All-in-One (AIO) liquid cooler allows enthusiasts to benefit from water cooling without the hassle of specialized loops. We've included a step-by-step installation guide for our MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G to demonstrate how simple it is to add a water-cooled graphics card to your high-end Gaming PC:

Step 1: Gently put the radiator section of your graphics card against your case so that you can easily pick up the graphics card to install it.

Step 2: Insert the SUPRIM LIQUID X graphics card into your primary PCIe slot, as indicated below (it's generally the one closest to the CPU). When the plastic latch at the end of your motherboard slot secures your graphics card into position, you'll hear a click.

Step 3: Next, use your case screws to secure the metal retention bracket of your graphics card to the rear of your case.

Step 4: Get the radiator ready to go. Screw through the case screw holes and into the radiator.

Step 5: The fans should be oriented in an exhaust configuration, forcing air out of the case through the radiator. To ensure proper orientation, position your radiator fan with the grille towards the radiator, as illustrated below.

Step 6: Connect the PCIe power connector.

Step 7: That's all there is to it! Your liquid-cooled RTX 4090 is now mounted and operational!

* The installation of liquid-cooled graphics cards may differ based on the architecture and layout of your Computer case. We recommend that you consider the configuration of your Computer case while putting the radiator for optimal airflow.

That's all there is to it.

The MSI GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G is intended for individuals who need the highest quality. Further information on them may be found here. Yet, we understand that many of you aren't lovers of water cooling and would prefer a more conventional graphics card. It is understandable!

We've also introduced a line of air-cooled RTX 40-series devices that can still deliver outstanding performance.