Alphacool
Alphacool ES NV A100 80GB PCIe
Best single-slot liquid cooler for high-density enterprise server environments.
Engineered for the demanding Alphacool Enterprise Series, the ES NV A100 80GB PCIe water cooler offers superior thermal management in compact server environments. Its innovative rear-port design simplifies plumbing within tight server racks. Featuring a chrome-plated copper base for exceptional heat transfer and a lightweight carbon top, this cooler efficiently manages heat across the GPU, voltage converters, and VRAM. The single-slot, matte carbon design ensures high performance with a discreet aesthetic.
$374.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
152
/ 3605
#152 in Computer System Cooling Parts
Price vs Category Average
+148%
Above average
Material cooler base
Chrome-plated copper
/ Chrome-plated copper
Who it's for
- Data scientists requiring sustained peak performance for intensive AI workloads
- System integrators maximizing GPU density in space-constrained server racks
- IT managers building quieter, more efficient enterprise data centers
Who should skip it
- Users without advanced technical skills or risk-averse hardware owners
- Budget-conscious buyers already stretching resources for the A100 card
- Administrators unable to perform regular maintenance on critical infrastructure
Performance breakdown
Thermal Conductivity
Chrome-plated copper base ensures rapid heat dissipation for high-performance GPU workloads.
Server Integration
Rear-port design streamlines complex plumbing in dense, space-constrained server environments.
Weight Efficiency
Carbon top construction significantly reduces load on sensitive PCIe expansion slots.
Component Coverage
Comprehensive cooling loop effectively targets GPU, VRAM, and critical voltage converters.
Build Durability
Corrosion-resistant materials provide long-term reliability for demanding enterprise cooling cycles.
Form Factor
Single-slot footprint maximizes density without sacrificing essential thermal management performance.
Key Specs
Material cooler base
Chrome-plated copper
Material cooler top
Carbon
Material Backplate
Aluminium
Dimensions Cooler (L x W x H)
253.93 x 95.50 x 20.92mm
Dimensions Backplate (L x W x H)
253.93 x 95.50 x 4.00mm
Threads
2 x G1/4"
Maximum working temperature
60 °C
Pressure tested to
0.8 Bar
Features
- Rear connections simplify server rack hosing
- Carbon top reduces overall cooler weight
- Compact design requires only one slot
- Optimized water flow cools critical components
- Chrome-plated copper base resists corrosion
- Includes Subzero thermal paste and pads
- Matte carbon finish avoids aRGB lighting
What customers say
Users overwhelmingly praise the Alphacool ES NV A100 80GB water block for its exceptional thermal dissipation, crucial for unlocking sustained performance in high-performance computing environments. The robust build quality, featuring precision machining and durable materials, confirms its status as an enterprise grade solution. The main advantage is the significant reduction in operating temperatures, which directly boosts stability and clock speeds for the expensive A100 GPUs. While installation demands care, system builders consider this complexity a fair exchange for the resulting thermal headroom and performance gains. This component is valued for its critical infrastructure efficacy, justifying the investment through superior cooling performance in demanding server racks.
Know before you buy
Yes, the package includes both Subzero thermal paste and the required thermal pads to ensure proper heat transfer between the GPU, VRAM, and voltage converters.
This cooler is specifically engineered for the NVIDIA A100 80GB PCIe server card. While it uses standard G1/4" threads, its rear-port design is optimized for server rack plumbing and may not align with the layout of typical consumer PC chassis.
The carbon top is primarily used to significantly reduce the overall weight of the cooler, which is beneficial for maintaining structural integrity in dense server environments. It also provides a durable, professional aesthetic without the need for RGB lighting.
No, you should avoid mixing this cooler with aluminum components. The base is made of chrome-plated copper, and introducing aluminum into your loop can lead to galvanic corrosion.
Not at all. The cooler is designed to optimize water flow across all critical heat-generating components, including the GPU core and VRAM, ensuring efficient thermal management even within the constraints of a single-slot profile.
The cooler is rated for a maximum working temperature of 60 °C. It is important to monitor your loop temperatures to ensure they remain within this safe operating range for optimal performance and longevity.
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