EK Launches the EK Fluid Gaming A360G Kit

[Chino]

After the recent release of our pre-built fully liquid cooled Gaming PCs, we are turning to our DIY customers once again. EK Water Blocks, the Slovenia-based premium computer liquid cooling gear manufacturer is releasing a new kit, the A360G!

The twist is the included 360mm EK-AluStream radiator that offers extreme cooling performance for its thickness of 28mm. Dense aluminum fins combined with a slim profile provide a huge cooling surface, while the radiator remains compatible with most cases on the market. EK-AluStream radiators are optimized for maximum heat dissipation across the entire operational range of the included high-static pressure EK-Vardar fans which deliver exceptional performance at both low and high RPM operation.


The kit is also equipped with an EK-Supremacy AX CPU water block, an evolution of the renowned high-end EKWB water block that brings excellent performance and an attractive appearance! It's a universal water block that suits all modern CPU sockets on the market, both Intel and AMD.

We must not forget to mention the enclosed SPC series PWM liquid cooling pump with an integrated reservoir. This combo offers premium hydraulic performance and full speed control for silent operation. Full performance on demand or whisper-quiet operation in idle mode. To complete the full custom loop, the kit comes with EK-ACF ALU fittings, EK-DuraClear transparent tubing, the latest EK-CryoFuel coolant, Power and PWM cables, a pump holder bracket and a detailed installation booklet. Since the installation process is the same as for the A240G kit, a step-by-step video installation tutorial is available on EK's YouTube.

The icing on the cake is the EK-AC GEFORCE GTX full cover water block that fits over 140 high-end NVIDIA GeForce reference design based graphics cards. Before deciding on this kit, we recommend that you refer to the EK Cooling Configurator for a precise compatibility match with your GPU. If you want to find out more about aluminum based liquid cooling solutions, you can find much useful information in our blog post.

Availability and pricing
The EK Fluid Gaming A360 kit is available for purchase through EK Fluid Gaming web-shop. In the table below you can see manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) with VAT included.

• EK Fluid Gaming A360G - 285.90€

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[phanbuey]

I will never again mix a gpu and a CPU in the same loop...

not without a quad minimum.

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

Way to expensive. Their copper slim series is cheaper on amazon. at 250 euro. Granted sure this comes with a GPU block. But still just too expensive for about 50-70 euro more you can go all copper.... getting better performance. Now if they offer a all aluminum 360 kit no GPU block for say $180 ish that would be a nice treat.

 

[Lightofhonor]

I have the 240 Vega version on my 64 and 1700X. 240 is a bit small for both.

 

[PowerPC]

I will never again mix a gpu and a CPU in the same loop...

not without a quad minimum.

What?

 

[Blueberries]

CPUs are easily cooled with a silent fan+heatsink that lasts forever and requires almost zero maintenance.

The only reason to do this kind of loop is for the look.

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

CPUs are easily cooled with a silent fan+heatsink that lasts forever and requires almost zero maintenance.

The only reason to do this kind of loop is for the look.

And the max overclock with great temps?

 

[Dammeron]

CPUs are easily cooled with a silent fan+heatsink that lasts forever and requires almost zero maintenance.

The only reason to do this kind of loop is for the look.

Watercooling is not about performance/cost, cause it's too expensive (I'm talking about custom setups, not these sh***y AiOs), and there's a lot to do around it to keep it working fine. People do it for silence, great temps, great looks and cause the like it. At least all those work for me.

 

[Ubersonic]

Way to expensive.

Expense and value are relative.

The RRP of the A360G kit is £249.
The RRP of the S360 kit + their 1080/1080ti block + the their backplate is £374.

That's a 50% increase in price for a less than 10% increase in performance, most would say it's a worthy trade unless they're chasing overclock records or something.

 

[Keullo-e]

Aluminium rad.. well, I guess that it sells as Gaming-branded.

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

Expense and value are relative.

The RRP of the A360G kit is £249.
The RRP of the S360 kit + their 1080/1080ti block + the their backplate is £374.

That's a 50% increase in price for a less than 10% increase in performance, most would say it's a worthy trade unless they're chasing overclock records or something.

State side its cheaper. cost difference will end up being just about $70-90. That will likely be a 15-30% increase in the end with a greater range of compatibility in the future. IE your not locked into the EKWB ecosystem. Heres the sad fact. If your going to buy a water cooling kit that has a GPU block your likely have a GPU that is actually worth watercooling in the first place ala GTX 1080 Ti etc. So if you can afford a $700 GPU you can likely spare some extra $$$ to go full copper. Otherwise your better off buying faster components over actual watercooling parts.

S360 + Swiftech 1080ti block = $389. You know because your not locked in to a single vendor.
A360G will likely come in around $300 USD I would expect.

worst case $90 difference for much greater heat dissipation due to a solid copper design with the ability to pick from a wide range of parts. It is what it is. The value is not really here when it comes to a fully liquid cooled system. No motherboard monoblocks no extra features. Locked to a single vendor. As such going a different direction gives far better long term value and future upgrade options. Considering even the Alphacool Eisbaer 240 keeps up with the EK A240 even when both are expanded to allow for GPU and CPU in the loop. It would end up cheaper to go with an Alphacool Eisbaer LT 360 + Eiswolf block which comes in around $240 euro for an all copper design. Granted weaker pump but since the CPU and GPU both feature pumps its not really an issue. Its one of those things where better values do exist elsewhere. Some are not as pretty for sure.

This EK kit is an interesting option but aluminum is suppose to be cheaper when the price difference is this minimal with limited options on the market its not compelling. Especially in a market thats fickle and tends to say screw it and abandon ideas on a regular basis. Expanding the loop for extra cooling capacity is quite pricey as well.

 

[John Naylor]

I will never again mix a gpu and a CPU in the same loop...

not without a quad minimum.

Depends on the componentry .... my system has 420 + 280 rads, twin 290 watt cards (piped in parallel) , 40 watt MoBo water block and 135 watt CPU. But if ya not a stickler for delta T of 10 or less, can be done with a 280 or 360 ...depending on fan speeds of course

With a 280mm x 45mm thick ... 90 watt CPU (130 OCd) and say 195 watt (235 OC) 1070 Ti... your looking at about 10.6C Delta T and 1800 rpm fans.... w/ 1250 rpm fans, about 13.2C

With a 360mm x 45mm thick ... 90 watt CPU (130 OCd) and say 195 watt (235 OC) 1070 Ti... your looking at about 8.6C Delta T and 1800 rpm fans.... w/1250 rpm fans, about 12.0C

 

[Blueberries]

And the max overclock with great temps?

The difference between air/water for a CPU is 0.1-.02 GHz in a best case scenario. Most silicon you will buy is only stable at 4.9-5.0 which is easily achievable on air.

Watercooling is not about performance/cost, cause it's too expensive (I'm talking about custom setups, not these sh***y AiOs), and there's a lot to do around it to keep it working fine. People do it for silence, great temps, great looks and cause the like it. At least all those work for me.

If silence and great temps are your goal you're much better off with a heatsink for the CPU and a single 120mm radiator for each GPU.

Once again... these loops are only good for the look.

 

[Slizzo]

The difference between air/water for a CPU is 0.1-.02 GHz in a best case scenario. Most silicon you will buy is only stable at 4.9-5.0 which is easily achievable on air.



If silence and great temps are your goal you're much better off with a heatsink for the CPU and a single 120mm radiator for each GPU.

Once again... these loops are only good for the look.

Please educate yourself better. A water loop will keeps temps lower longer until the saturation point is met. They are less sensitive to loads in terms of keeping temps lower.

My 1080Ti will boost to max clocks for much much much longer under water than it ever did on air. On air, It would boost to max clocks for around 2-5 minutes, then the air cooler wouldn't keep the clocks low enough. Now the card doesn't broach 55*c.

 

[Blueberries]

Please educate yourself better. A water loop will keeps temps lower longer until the saturation point is met. They are less sensitive to loads in terms of keeping temps lower.

My 1080Ti will boost to max clocks for much much much longer under water than it ever did on air. On air, It would boost to max clocks for around 2-5 minutes, then the air cooler wouldn't keep the clocks low enough. Now the card doesn't broach 55*c.

Your 1080ti isn't a CPU.

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

The difference between air/water for a CPU is 0.1-.02 GHz in a best case scenario. Most silicon you will buy is only stable at 4.9-5.0 which is easily achievable on air.



If silence and great temps are your goal you're much better off with a heatsink for the CPU and a single 120mm radiator for each GPU.

Once again... these loops are only good for the look.

I 100% disagree.

Your 1080ti isn't a CPU.

Not the point.

 

[Slizzo]

Your 1080ti isn't a CPU.

And my CPU overall runs a lot cooler than it did when I had a 240mm AIO on it. No I didn't get any more overclocking, but I did get better thermals.

 

[Blueberries]

Hey I really can't explain it any simpler. Do whatever makes you happy.

 

[CAVScoutMaddog]

Suitability is the determinating factor, because neither air or water cooling in either form will lower the temps less than ambient. No matter the size of radiator or cfm. Now if you ran your swamp cooler or a/c on the radiator you would get lower than ambient temps. I guess no one calculates at the watt rating on radiators anymore (air or water). Just get the biggest fans and biggest air cooler on it, put it in your basement. Run USB-C to your junction box
then your monitor. like it is not even there.