Alphacool ES NV A100 80GB PCIe Water Block
Bottom line: The Alphacool ES NV A100 80GB PCIe Water Block is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the ai accelerators category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Water block for the PNY NVIDIA A100, 80GB HBM2e graphics card
- ✓ Backed by Alphacool's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
The Alphacool ES Copper/Carbon water cooler with backplate was specially developed for the Alphacool Enterprise Series. The positioning of the connections significantly simplifies the tubing of the cooler in the server rack. The cooler top is made of carbon and makes the water cooler lighter compared to Alphacool's ice blocks with acetal or acrylic tops. Thanks to the compact design, the cooler only needs 1 slot in the server rack instead of the previous 1.5 slots, which offers additional space savings and makes the use of the ES Copper/Carbon GPu water cooler even more attractive…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Alphacool ES NV A100 80GB PCIe Water Block using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ai accelerators category. Alphacool's ai accelerators lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for ai accelerators of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Water block for the PNY NVIDIA A100, 80GB HBM2e graphics card
- The cooler top is made of carbon
- Cooler only needs 1 slot in the server rack instead of the previous 1.5 slots
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 253.93 x 95.50 x 20.92mm
Full Specifications
| ASIN | B0C5PLWV2W |
|---|---|
| Brand | Alphacool |
| Wattage | 80 watts |
| Material | Acrylic,Aluminum,Copper |
| Brand Name | Alphacool |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | Alphacool |
| Material Type | Acrylic,Aluminum,Copper |
| Cooling Method | Water |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Compatible Devices | Server |
| Product Dimensions | 10"L x 0.82"W x 3.76"H |
| Power Connector Type | 3-Pin |
| Warranty Description | One year manufacturer |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1600 RPM |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10"L x 0.82"W x 3.76"H |
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