Cooling

With Alder Lake-S, Intel will be debuting the LGA1700 socket. This socket is known to be considerably different from most sockets for Intel Core processors, featuring a rectangular form. This means that current reference CPU coolers for Intel processors won't work, so Intel is apparently planning to refresh them. The …

If you've been fortunate enough to get hold of an RTX 3080/3090 Founders Edition graphics card, then you might be considering water-cooling. Today, EK is introducing the new Quantum Vector full metal water blocks for these graphics cards and while they are already very different from other blocks aesthetically, the …

EK has recently announced a new water block to expand its portfolio of water cooling components. Compatible with many RTX 3080 and 3090 graphics cards, the EK-Pro is an enterprise-grade GPU water block with simple aesthetics designed to get the job done. The EK-Pro GPU WB RE RTX 3080/3090 – …

Fractal is launching its next generation of AIO liquid coolers, and this 360mm unit is a cracker

It's a cracking CPU cooler, priced at less than £30 for the dual-fan model

Following Noctua's example, Alphacool will also offer free Intel LGA1700 support brackets for the owners of select AIO coolers and CPU blocks. Besides the Intel LGA 1700 support bracket, customers may also claim a free Intel LGA 4189 support bracket. Owners of the Alphacool Eisblock XPX Pro and non-Pro CPU …

Recently, we've seen two companies confirm cooler support for Intel's upcoming LGA1700 socket, which is expected to be used for Alder Lake processors and motherboards later this year. Now, Noctua is joining that list, confirming plans to offer free LGA1700 brackets to customers who have already purchased one of their …

EK has launched the 2nd generation of QuantumX Delta TEC blocks – the QuantumX Delta TEC Evo. This is a thermoelectric cooling block, utilising Intel Cryo technology and thanks to some tweaks over the first generation, the Evo can handle an extra 50W of heat dissipation.  Not long ago, CoolerMaster …

It looks like the launch of the first Intel Alder Lake desktop processors is close. At least, close enough for Asus to add the LGA1700 socket support bracket, used by Alder Lake desktop processors, to its ROG Strix LC II AIO CPU coolers. The report originates from Xfastest, but it …

Phanteks has not one, but two big launches today. Not only are we seeing the release of the T30-120 cooling fans, aiming to be the best 120mm fans on the market, but Phanteks is also launching the new Glacier One 240 T30 AIO liquid cooler. Developed in collaboration with SUNON, …

be quiet! have just released the Dark Rock TF 2 £80 down-draft style air cooler.

Leo puts together a custom build, using Alphacool's Eisbaer and Eiswolf coolers

For many years now, Sapphire has primarily been known for its excellent custom-cooled AMD graphics cards, but soon, the company will be expanding into new territory. According to new product pages, Sapphire is working on its own Nitro series PC case, as well as a CPU cooler.  Initially spotted by …

Leo checks out a beast of a AIO liquid cooler from Alphacool - but there is a catch

EK is extending its portfolio of custom water cooling components with a new line of compact pump-reservoir combos. The new EK-Quantum Kinetic FLT 80 combos were designed for those intending to build a custom loop in small cases with limited interior space. Available with a DDC or D5 pump included, …

The be quiet! Dark Rock TF 2 is the latest addition to its CPU cooler line-up. Aimed at those building with compact cases, the Dark Rock TF 2 features two horizontal heatsinks and two 135mm fans in a top-flow design, capable of handling up to 230W of heat output. The …

Alphacool has just released a new AIO GPU cooler for the RTX 3080 and the RTX 3090. Succeeding the Eiswolf AIO, the Eiswolf 2 AIO is now available in two models: one compatible with MSI Ventus RTX 3080/3090 cards and the other with Asus ROG Strix RTX 3080/3090 graphics cards. …

be quiet! is back with its latest air cooler - how does it stack up against the competition?

Earlier this week, we reviewed the brand new CNPS10X Performa Black, the latest CPU cooler from Zalman. While we had positive takeaways from our performance testing, we were a little let down by the 12 month warranty. As it turns out, the UK distributor for this CPU cooler is now …

Zalman is back in the mid-range cooler space - but how good is the CNPS10X Performa Black?

Corsair keeps adding new water cooling components to the Hydro X series. This time, the component manufacturer introduced the XD7 RGB pump/reservoir combo, white models of the XR5 radiators, and a white variant of the XT Hardline satin white tubing. Available in black and white, the Hydro X Series XD7 …

Can this cooler really keep your CPU at 0C?

EK is launching a unique line of water blocks and fittings this week. The EK Lignum line blends the modern aesthetics of water cooling components with wood finishes. Each block has its own wood pattern too, making each one different to the next.  Based on the EK-Quantum Vector RE water …

Back at Computex 2019, Noctua began teasing an upcoming passive CPU cooler with a custom designed heatsink targeted towards cooling 120W CPUs effectively. Now this week, Noctua is finally ready to unveil and launch the NH-P1, the company's first passive CPU cooler.  The Noctua NH-P1 is a passive CPU cooler, …

Phanteks has just announced two Glacier G30 Aorus bundles including a water block and a backplate for the GIGABYTE Aorus RTX 30 series graphics cards. The bundles will be available in black and chrome, allowing users to choose which one fits their system better. Compatible with the Gigabyte Aorus RTX …

If you're one of the few that has been able to get hold of an RX 6800XT or an RX 6900XT, and have been thinking about water cooling, then there is some good news for you. This week, EKWB is launching the EK-Quantum Vector Nitro+ water block, made specifically for …

Want a small, cost-effective upgrade over a stock cooler? We test the new Pure Rock Slim 2

Phanteks is about to expand the Glacier One AIO liquid cooler series with a 360mm white coloured model. Featuring 3x 120mm fans and a PWM pump, the Glacier One 360MPH AIO liquid cooler provides “sufficient cooling for an advanced modern system”. The 360mm aluminium dual radiator of the Glacier One …

We sit down with EKWB's Joe Robey for a wide-ranging discussion, looking at everything that EKWB announced at this year's Virtual Computex...

Our latest 'Leo Reacts' video for Computex 2021 is devoted to EKWB and their enormous range of products for custom loop liquid cooling. In particular we were taken by the Nucleus AIOs and an enormous array of radiators... but EK had plenty more shiny and exotic items to unveil..