Modder pushes rare 20GB RTX 3080 Ti past 550W with risky power shunts and liquid metal cooling — project reveals full performance potential of the unreleased GPU sample

A modder has pushed a rare 20GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti past 550W by using risky power shunts and liquid metal cooling, revealing the GPU's full performance potential. The modder acquired the engineering sample for $700 and embarked on a detailed modding project, increasing power draw and addressing cooling issues. Despite challenges with heat management and memory temperatures, the modder successfully enhanced the GPU's performance, making it behave more like a 3080 Ti class GPU. This experimental exploration showcases the capabilities of the unreleased GPU sample but may not have practical value beyond collectors or tech enthusiasts.