EK has recently collaborated with InWin to launch its latest water-cooling-focused PC case, the EK-Quantum InWin 977EK. Crafted to cater to the needs of custom loop liquid cooling enthusiasts, the new 997EK PC case supports a variety of radiator sizes, fans and pumps to build your custom loop. The EK-Quantum …
Read More »AIO cooler prototype replaces pump with thermosyphon
Wieland, a German manufacturer of semi-finished products, has developed a CPU liquid cooler prototype that uses a thermosyphon instead of a pump. In a recent video, Der8auer compared the Wieland prototype cooler's performance against that of a regular Corsair AIO 240 CPU cooler to test how it performs compared to …
Read More »Corsair HydroX with iCUE Link Showcase Build
We build a full custom cooled system using Corsair's new HydroX hardware with iCUE Link!
Read More »Asus and EKWB seemingly end partnership for ROG Formula motherboards
In recent years, Asus teamed up with EKWB to ship motherboards with EK-branding cooling blocks, making them ready for custom water cooling right out of the box. They hit a snag with the Z690 Formula, with some users finding their blocks corroding due to mixed metals. Now, it appears that …
Read More »Cooler Master MA824 Stealth vs DeepCool Assassin IV
It's a head to head battle between these two new big air coolers, but which one will win?
Read More »Lenovo Legion 9i will pack the world’s thinnest water-cooler ever used in a laptop
The Legion 9i is an upcoming gaming laptop with high-end components, featuring an Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU and a GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU. This much power can be hard to cool in a laptop, regardless of its size, but Lenovo engineers were up to the challenge. Instead of going …
Read More »Phanteks revamps liquid cooling line-up with new pump/reservoir combo and CPU blocks
The Phanteks liquid cooling line-up is welcoming two new additions today. First up is the new Glacier R260C Pump Combo unit, simplifying your loop with a pump/reservoir combo containing a powerful D5 pump pre-installed. Next up is the Glacier C370, a new CPU block for both Intel and AMD CPUs. …
Read More »EK warns that prices of a selection of products will increase by 8%
EK has issued a statement to its customer base regarding upcoming changes to the pricing of some products. In the announcement, it is revealed that a selection of EK products will soon become more expensive, with an average price increase of eight percent starting on the 31st of March. In …
Read More »EK and Asus confirm corrosion issue with Z690 Formula VRM block
Mixing metals in a water-cooling loop is usually a recipe for disaster, but it turns into an even bigger disaster when users aren't properly informed of the materials used in the cooling blocks they are buying. We can see this in a current ongoing situation, with users finding major issues …
Read More »EK launches 4-in-1 CPU combo block for easy SFF liquid cooling
EK is making headlines this week with its new unique pump-reservoir-block combo. This is effectively a 4-in-1 product, making it ideal for those looking to save space while putting together a small form-factor build with custom liquid cooling. The EK-Quantum Velocity² DDC 4.2 PWM D-RGB – 1700 is based around …
Read More »Bykski introduces the first Intel Arc GPU water block
The first Intel Arc Alchemist desktop graphics card, the A380, can now be paired with a water block. Bykski has created the first GPU water block for the Gunnir Arc A380 Photon 6G OC graphics card. The Bykski I-GNA380-X GPU block (via @Haze2K1) is only officially compatible with Gunnir's A380 …
Read More »EK unveils sneak preview of new liquid cooling gear ahead of Strictly Quantum event
Computex 2022 is only just in the rear-view mirror but EK still has more to show. Tomorrow, EK will be hosting its “Strictly Quantum” show to announce the latest liquid cooling gear, but we have a sneak preview to share with you today. For starters, one of the main stars …
Read More »MSI introduces the MEG CoreLiquid S series CPU coolers featuring an IPS display
MSI's new addition to its portfolio of CPU coolers is the MEG Coreliquid S series of AIO liquid coolers. Designed to be silent during operation, the new MEG Coreliquid S series will be available in two sizes, both featuring an IPS display that you can customise to your liking. Available …
Read More »FormulaMod’s new AIO water cooling kit can be made compatible with almost any RTX 3080/3090 card
FormulaMod has designed a new AIO GPU water cooling kit that is compatible with nearly any RTX 3080/3090 card on the market. Instead of being locked to a single water block, the new FormuladMod Granzon GPU AIO kit can be paired with any Bykski TC block. The FormulaMod Granzon GPU AIO …
Read More »Raijintek Scylla Pro and Scylla Elite liquid cooling bundles launch in UK
If you're planning on liquid cooling your rig over the summer, then it is always best to shop around for the best parts possible. Raijintek has just launched a new set of watercooling gear in the UK, including Scylla Pro and Scylla Elite pre-configured kits, giving you everything you need …
Read More »Leo Reacts – EKWB Keynote Computex 2021
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..
Read More »EK shows new systems, cooling components and a new case at Computex 2021
EK Expo at Computex 2021 included many announcements from the company. Whether you're interested in new workstation and gaming systems, a new line of AIO coolers, the completion of the Quantum line of cooling components, the upcoming Velocity² and Vector² water blocks, or a brand-new case, EK has got you …
Read More »Asus reveals liquid-cooled ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6900 XT with Navi 21 XTXH chip
Following ASRock, Sapphire, Powercolor‘s announcements of Radeon RX 6900 XT featuring XTXH silicon, Asus has come out to unveil the ROG Strix LC Radeon RX 6900 XT TOP T16G featuring the Navi 21 XTXH GPU, enabling higher overclocks. At first glance, both the standard and Top variant of the ROG …
Read More »EKWB Active Backplate and Corsair XG7 Retest
We test two new Corsair XG7 blocks to see if they perform any differently to our original findings
Read More »AMD may have a more powerful RX 6900 GPU up its sleeve
AMD may have a more powerful version of the RX 6900 graphics card up its sleeve. According to newly leaked images, there is a Radeon RX 6900 XTX floating around, equipped with an all-in-one liquid cooling solution. The pictures of the alleged AMD Radeon RX 6900 XTX graphics card were …
Read More »8Pack is back with another extreme PC – introducing the Frame R8!
We chat with 8Pack about this new high-end gaming PC and discuss what makes it so special....
Read More »Intel NUC 9 Extreme Water Cooling Project – Part 4
Part 4 of our Intel NUC 9 Extreme water cooling project turns our attention away from water cooling to concentrate on case mods. We overhaul the appearance of the Cooler Master NC100 with a whole new and unique look, using a combination of paint, laser-cut aluminium, acrylic and a bit of imagination.
Read More »Corsair launches Hydro X GPU water blocks for RTX 30 series graphics cards
Corsair is expanding its Hydro X series of custom cooling components with new water blocks for RTX 3080/3090 graphics cards. There are blocks for reference design cards, Asus Strix, MSI Ventus, and Founders Edition models, as well as the Asus RTX 3060Ti and RTX 3070 Strix graphics cards. The Hydro X Series …
Read More »NZXT Kraken X73 RGB AIO CPU Cooler Review
Liked the Kraken X73, but wanted more RGB? then this is for you!
Read More »Inno3D introduces the RTX 3090 and 3080 iChill Frostbite graphics cards
Following the success of the RTX 20 series iChill Frostbite graphics cards, Inno3D gave the RTX 3090 and 3080 the same treatment, introducing the RTX 3090/3080 iChill Frostbite cards featuring an updated design. The waterblock found on the RTX 30 series iChill Frostbite graphics cards features high-quality components and outstanding …
Read More »ASUS and EKWB team up for water-cooled RTX 30 series graphics cards
ASUS and EKWB are collaborating on a new set of water-cooled RTX 30 series graphics cards. These new water-cooled cards aim to deliver an out-of-the-box solution for custom liquid-loop systems. ASUS and EKWB will be releasing water-cooled versions of the RTX 3070, RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 graphics cards, all …
Read More »Alphacool’s latest all-in-one liquid cooler is aimed at powerful Mini-ITX builds
Designed specifically for small form factor PCs, the Alphacool Eisbaer LT92 CPU cooler is quite different from other Eisbaer coolers. Featuring a 92mm full copper radiator and a relatively small but powerful pump, the Eisbaer LT92 CPU cooler “offers more than enough power for powerful processors with an appropriate fan”. The 40mm high …
Read More »EK-Quantum D-RGB flow indicators are now available
Back in June, the EK-Expo was held, bringing us a ton of announcements for new water cooling gear. Now, these new products are starting to hit the market, starting off with the EK-Quantum flow indicators. The EK-Quantum Flow Indicator comes in three flavours depending on your needs. One is just …
Read More »EK releases angled brackets for FLT series components
EK has just introduced a new set of L-shaped brackets for the company's FLT series of watercooling products. These new angled brackets enable you to mount your FLT reservoirs or pump/res combos perpendicular to any set of 120mm fan mounting holes. By mounting a compatible reservoir or combo perpendicularly using …
Read More »Win a water-cooled gaming PC worth £2,500! (closed)
We are running a HUGE competition this month. In partnership with Alphacool, AMD, Cougar, Gigabyte and Patriot, we have put together a custom water-cooled gaming PC worth £2,500 and one lucky reader is going to win it!
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