Tag Archives: water block

EK has recently launched the EK-Nucleus AIO Replacement Cover – Creator Kit. This is an optional replacement pump unit top for EK Nucleus series AIO coolers, which allows customers to 3D print designs over the base and customise the look of their water cooler. This replacement cover is intended to …

Roman “der8auer” Hartung has recently shown off a new prototype CPU waterblock, featuring a simple yet revolutionary design concept that conceals the cooler's tubing, offering a clean and sleek appearance on the front side of the motherboard like no other liquid cooling system. As seen in der8auer's video, the brilliance …

The EK-Quantum Velocity2 ILM replacement – 1700 is a nifty tool that replaces your motherboard's integrated loading mechanism (ILM) with a frame that, according to EKWB, increases the structural integrity of the socket, motherboard, and CPU. EK's new ILM replacement works with Intel 12th and 13th Gen Core CPUs when …

The RTX 4090 has arrived and it is truly a beastly card. We've seen many incredibly chunky air-cooled models so far, which means many looking at this GPU may be considering liquid cooling. Phanteks has those people covered with a new set of GPU water blocks.  This week, Phanteks is …

Earlier this week, Nvidia officially launched the first RTX 40 series graphics cards. We've seen board partners show off their custom-cooled solutions, and now Corsair is getting in on the action with new 12VHPWR cables for the RTX 4090, as well as new liquid cooling blocks.  The newly announced Nvidia …

A new generation of CPUs is on the way from both AMD and Intel. As usual, this also means new and improved cooling gear is on the way too. This month, Thermaltake is launching its latest CPU water blocks, the Pacific W8 and the Pacific W9.  The Pacific W8 CPU …

Recently, EK announced plans for a water block for the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti Founders Edition, but warned that it will take a little while to get the blocks ready. Now just a couple of weeks later, EK is launching the Quantum Vector FE RTX 3090 Ti D-RGB waterblocks and …

You might've already heard that the Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti is a power-hungry GPU. As such, it needs a decent cooling solution to keep temperatures in check. With that in mind, EK has announced plans to release new water blocks, allowing enthusiasts to add the GPU to a custom liquid …

With Alder Lake-S processors about to release, it's time to see which type of cooling solutions we will have to cool the new CPUs at launch. Besides air coolers and AIO solutions, it looks like we can also consider building custom liquid loops, as EK has just introduced LGA1700-compatible water …

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 – …

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 …

Aqua Computer has announced a new water block for the Threadripper platform. The Cuplex Kryos Next sTRX4 FC was initially set to release in 2018, but production was postponed. This meant the block was initially designed for the Threadripper 2000 series of processors, but Aqua Computer redesigned it for AMD's latest …

EK Water Blocks has a great reputation for producing some top-quality consumer-grade PC water cooling products. The company has now announced a brand-new line of water cooling gear aimed at professional use. The new professional range of products feature a robust design, making them ideal for industrial use in applications …

EK Water Blocks has updated its EK-Quantum reservoirs with new pumpless versions, meaning users can attach their current DDC or D5 pump to provide a more cost-effective upgrade solution for PC enthusiasts that already have water cooling systems. Previously, EKWB offered its EK-Quantum pump/reservoirs as a combo only, which included …

KWB has an updated version of its full-cover water block for Asus Dual RTX 2080 and 2070 cards coming...

AMD's latest series of HEDT processors have officially arrived alongside the new TRX40 motherboard platform and the sTRX4 socket. To support the latest chipset and 3rd Gen Threadripper CPU socket, EKWB has ensured sTR4 compatible waterblocks for those looking to put a custom loop together. The EK Velocity sTR4 series …

Over the past few weeks, EK Water Blocks has been adding new D-RGB enabled GPU water blocks and other custom cooling products to its line-up. EKWB has now announced another D-RGB GPU block specifically designed for the Asus Dual RTX EVO series graphics cards. EKWB has been updating its current …

EK has announced it is releasing an interesting new product to its custom liquid cooling range, with a new water block coming for AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT GPUs forming part of the company's Fluid Gaming lineup. The new EK-AC Radeon RX 5700/5700XT D-RGB water block is compatible …

PowerColor’s RX 5700 XT Red Devil has already been crowned as one of the best custom AMD GPUs available on the market today, but it looks like an upgrade is on the way. This week, PowerColor began teasing a new liquid-cooled RX 5700 XT, tentatively known as the ‘Liquid Devil'. …

EKWB has always had an impressive line-up of liquid cooling gear but this month has been particularly big, with a bunch of new block designs hitting the market. Not only are there now GPU blocks for the Radeon RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT, but there is a new monoblock …

Chances are, if you have $3000 or £2,700 to spend on a graphics card like the Nvidia Titan V, then you'll have a bit extra to invest in proper cooling. It has taken a little while to develop, but Titan V owners can now shift from the GPU's reference cooler …

Earlier this month, EK Waterblocks issued an apology to customers, explaining that its EK-Supremacy EVO Threadripper waterblock didn't meet the company's standards. It turns out that these waterblocks suffered from less than expected performance due to a flaw with the cold plate design. For that reason, the Supremacy Threadripper block …

Last month, KitGuru was lucky enough to get a hands on with Zotac’s GTX 1080 Ti Mini, which still retains the title for ‘World’s smallest 1080 Ti’. Today, the company has announced that the card is getting a makeover, with the Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ArcticStorm Mini sporting a …

M.2 SSDs are fast and compact but unfortunately in a high-end rig, they can get hot, which can have an adverse effect on performance. We have already seen some motherboard makers start to integrate M.2 SSD coolers into their design but if you happen to have a board that doesn't …

In its quest to develop a water cooling CPU block of the future, German water cooling expert AquaComputer, has created the Cuplex Kryos NEXT with Vision, a block that comes complete with its very own temperature read out. The OLED display can also be used to show other stats like CPU …

It is not unusual for us to see those in the PC market begin to diversify. Today, Lian Li, normally known for its PC cases, has announced its first step in to the custom watercooling arena with its own CPU water block, the CB-01. The focus for the CB-01  appears …

As promised at CES by CEO Steve Ballmer earlier in the month, Microsoft's commercial Kinect for Windows (v1.0) SDK along with its accompanying, slightly customized hardware has just officially been launched and for a suggested MSRP of $249.99 you might be quick to scream out “Madness!” in line of the …

Gabe of Swiftech has kindly given us a treat over at the XtremeSystems Forums in the form of some pre-release CGI drawings of the company's upcoming waterblock to suit the new Radeon HD 7970. The block gives full coverage, making physical contact with the entire PCB area of the card …