GPU Liquid Cooling System - Is It Worth the Upgrade?

[Alicecarry]

Hey everyone,

I'm seriously considering adding a liquid cooling system for GPU to my setup and would love to hear from anyone who's actually done it. My card runs pretty hot during intense gaming sessions, and I'm wondering if it's worth the investment.

I've been looking at AIO options versus custom loops. The liquid cooling system for GPU setups I've seen online look amazing, but I want real opinions from people who've lived with them day-to-day, not just installation day.

Quick questions:

• Temperature drops - how much cooler does your GPU actually run?
• Noise levels - quieter than stock fans?
• Installation difficulty - manageable for someone comfortable building PCs?
• Maintenance - how often are you actually dealing with it?

I'm not thermal throttling yet, but I play a lot of demanding titles and want better temps for longevity. Plus, if I can squeeze out some extra performance with a stable overclock using a proper liquid cooling system for GPU, that'd be a bonus.

Anyone running liquid cooling on their GPU right now? What's your honest take - game-changer or overrated?

Thanks!