EK Working on Water Block for ASRock's Z77 Extreme11 Motherboard

Cristian_25H · Dec 19, 2012, 11:46 AM

EK Water Blocks, Ljubljana based premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is working on a new water block for ASRock premium Z77 based motherboard Z77 Extreme11.

This water block will directly cool Intel Z77 PCH, PLX PEX series PCI-express lane splitter and the power regulation (VRM / MOSFETs) module. Base of the water block will be made of nickel plated electrolytic copper while the top will be made of quality satin finish acrylic or POM Acetal material. More details will be disclosed through our social media websites during the upcoming month.

The water block will be available for purchase through EK Webshop & Partner Reseller Network by the end of January 2013.

progste · Dec 19, 2012, 12:04 PM

this is what this motherboard needs to be the definitive x79 board

THE_EGG · Dec 19, 2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by progste

this is what this motherboard needs to be the definitive x79 board

You mean Z77 right?

progste · Dec 19, 2012, 12:32 PM

oops, yes I got confused with the x79 one =P

XNine · Dec 19, 2012, 01:51 PM

Nice to see Asrock getting some more WC love. Asrock has been making some phenomenal motherboards lately.

Dj-ElectriC · Dec 19, 2012, 05:53 PM

Thats a nice thing, because the little fan is shit.

drdeathx · Dec 19, 2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dj-ElectriC

Thats a nice thing, because the little fan is shit.

Does the job

james888 · Dec 20, 2012, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdeathx

Does the job

Is it even needed though? I have never been an extreme overclocker, because I am an overclocking noob, but the south bridge on my rig is always 43c even after a long test with prime at 4.5ghz.

HammerON · Dec 20, 2012, 08:03 AM

I wonder if this block will even cover the south bridge...
I guess we will have to wait for pics

Dj-ElectriC · Dec 20, 2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdeathx

Does the job

Lets see...
The Fan isn't needed.
It's loud...

Yap, defo does the job.

EarthDog · Dec 20, 2012, 02:42 PM

Run SLI/CrossfireX on that thing and feel the heatsink... Its needed then.

cadaveca · Dec 20, 2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HammerON

I wonder if this block will even cover the south bridge...
I guess we will have to wait for pics

That's what it says in the OP, but it doesn't mention the LSI RADI controller that sits under the same heatsink and the Z77 PCH.

I have one of these boards sitting here waiting for it's review. My 7950 should be back today, so hopefully I'll be back to posting mobo reviews soon. I've got a couple of Z77 boards with PLX PEX8747 here waiting still.

HammerON · Dec 20, 2012, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaveca

That's what it says in the OP, but it doesn't mention the LSI RADI controller that sits under the same heatsink and the Z77 PCH.

I have one of these boards sitting here waiting for it's review. My 7950 should be back today, so hopefully I'll be back to posting mobo reviews soon. I've got a couple of Z77 boards with PLX PEX8747 here waiting still.

Missed that in the OP - thanks

Wondered when we would see some more motherboard reviews from ya!

fullinfusion · Dec 20, 2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dj-ElectriC

Lets see...
The Fan isn't needed.
It's loud...

Yap, defo does the job.

Is it really loud? Have you acquired this mobo? or you just assume its loud?

Pleeeeease fill me in,

cuz I wouldn't wanna make a mistake on buying this board on your assumption

Dave you going to review this board? Dave makes me do things

Oh and I need to post before some one else does...... gee I hope it doesn't come with all the circles over the coole

diopter · Dec 21, 2012, 07:49 AM

Teeny little fans may not necessarily be louder than the bigger ones like 120 mm for example, but they make a higher pitched sound which can be pretty annoying. Depending on the user's sensitivity and setup of course. Personally silly little fans aren't worth the risk to me, as I've never met one I could have a long term relationship with - to put it delicately.

Dec 19, 2012, 11:46 AM	#1
Cristian_25H Staff Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Still on the East Side Posts: 41 (0.07/day) Thanks: 9 Thanked 977 Times in 489 Posts	EK Working on Water Block for ASRock's Z77 Extreme11 Motherboard EK Water Blocks, Ljubljana based premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is working on a new water block for ASRock premium Z77 based motherboard Z77 Extreme11. This water block will directly cool Intel Z77 PCH, PLX PEX series PCI-express lane splitter and the power regulation (VRM / MOSFETs) module. Base of the water block will be made of nickel plated electrolytic copper while the top will be made of quality satin finish acrylic or POM Acetal material. More details will be disclosed through our social media websites during the upcoming month. The water block will be available for purchase through EK Webshop & Partner Reseller Network by the end of January 2013.

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Dec 19, 2012, 05:53 PM	#6
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Dec 19, 2012, 12:04 PM	#2
progste Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 59 (0.29/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	this is what this motherboard needs to be the definitive x79 board

Dec 19, 2012, 12:32 PM	#4
progste Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 59 (0.29/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	oops, yes I got confused with the x79 one =P

Dec 19, 2012, 01:51 PM	#5
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Dec 20, 2012, 02:42 PM	#11
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Dec 21, 2012, 07:49 AM	#15
diopter Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 23 (0.06/day) Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Teeny little fans may not necessarily be louder than the bigger ones like 120 mm for example, but they make a higher pitched sound which can be pretty annoying. Depending on the user's sensitivity and setup of course. Personally silly little fans aren't worth the risk to me, as I've never met one I could have a long term relationship with - to put it delicately.

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