EK is back with a new CPU water block for liquid cooling enthusiasts. The new EK-Pro WB 1700 is built for Intel's LGA 1700 socket, as the name suggests, making it a perfect pairing for an overclocked Intel Core i9-13900K processor.

EK describes this particular water block as enterprise-grade, although it is developed for consumer processors based on the LGA 1700 socket. It features two standard G1/4″ threaded ports on the top. The block is CNC-machined from durable black POM Acetal, while the hold-down bracket is made of laser-cut stainless steel.

This CPU water block uses a variant of the EK-Quantum Velocity² cooling engine. This cooling engine’s specific mounting pressure and cold plate geometry combination is tailored for the IHS and die layout of Intel LGA 1700 socket processors. Low hydraulic flow restriction enables it to be used in setups with weaker water pumps or lower pump speeds for extra-silent operation while achieving top performance.

The cold plate is made with precision to cover the IHS effectively and put pressure on the die area. The acetal top channels the coolant toward the jet plate, which increases the turbulence of the liquid and funnels it into the middle of the cold plate microfin stack, where it splits to both sides and goes back out. This way, the middle of the cold plate, positioned directly over the CPU die, gets the most cooling and flow.

The EK-Pro CPU WB 1700 water block has a pre-assembled error-preventing mounting mechanism installed directly onto its metal mounting bracket. Four spring-loaded screws ensure optimal hold-down pressure, taking the guesswork out of the installation process.

EK-Pro CPU WB 1700 – Nickel + Inox is available for pre-order now for €141.09.

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