Over a year ago, EK Water Blocks introduced its first mainstream CPU water block, designed explicitly for delidded Intel CPUs. Since its debut, there has been a significant increase in users opting to delid their CPUs to enhance performance. Building on this trend, EK just recently released the market's first-ever All-In-One CPU cooler tailored for delidded Intel CPUs, a product that has received highly positive feedback and reception. EK, as the market leader in high-performance PC liquid cooling, is committed to constant innovation and bringing the best user experience on the market. They're reaffirming this commitment by announcing several upcoming products designed for direct die cooling. For those unfamiliar with delidding and direct die cooling, we recommend checking out EK's blog post on the topic.

First up is the highly anticipated EK Direct Die solution for Socket AM5 AMD Ryzen CPUs. Countless hours of engineering and testing were invested into these products to ensure consistent performance results and a user-friendly installation process. Unlike other solutions that require modifying an existing cold plate, this water block features a cold plate specifically designed for delidded AM5 Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs. The mounting mechanism differs from the Velocity² Direct Die water block, as it relies on standoffs at the four corners of the water block instead of the cold plate making contact with the die guard. The entire fin structure has been adjusted to direct 100% of the flow over the chiplets themselves, but more details on this topic will be available in the following days when these AMD-specific Direct Die CPU water blocks become available for order.

EK, the leading computer cooling-solutions provider, proudly announces the launch of the EK-Loop Thermal Paste NGP (5 g), a thermal interface material meticulously engineered for enthusiasts seeking efficient thermal transfer between high-end components and their cooler of choice. The EK-Loop Thermal Paste NGP utilizes nano-grade particles, ensuring effective heat transfer between CPUs, GPUs, and other chipsets and their respective cooling mechanisms, such as water blocks and heatsinks.

The cornerstone of the EK-Loop Thermal Paste NGP is its Nano Grade Particles (NGP) technology, which ensures very low thermal impedance and excellent applicability. These nano-grade particles are engineered to form an ultra-thin layer between the heat source and the cooler, promoting effective heat dissipation. The low thermal impedance is important as it allows the paste to effectively transfer heat away from critical components like CPUs and GPUs, minimizing the risk of overheating and supporting overall system performance.

EK, the industry-leading manufacturer of premium liquid cooling solutions, proudly announces another addition to its Pro line - the EK-Pro CPU WB sTR, an enterprise-grade water block meticulously designed for AMD EPYC and Ryzen Threadripper processors. Engineered with precision and expertise, this liquid cooling solution promises unmatched performance and reliability.

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EK-Pro CPU WB sTR - Nickel + Acetal water block is custom-designed for AMD processors, making it suitable for desktop PCs, workstations, and taller server racks. With three standard G1/4" threaded ports on the top and an EK G1/4 plug equipped with an O-ring, this water block ensures effortless and secure connections for your liquid cooling system.

EK, the renowned manufacturer of premium PC water cooling equipment, is pleased to unveil its latest accolade: the prestigious EHA Reader Awards 2023 for Best Custom Coolers. EK earned this award thanks to its innovative custom liquid cooling product line, Quantum, which elevates both performance and aesthetics to new heights. These coveted awards owe their existence to the discerning readers of nine influential European technology publications, with a total audience of 20 million.

This dedicated readership of enthusiasts, gamers, early adopters, and influencers has been the driving force behind the nominations and votes that culminated in this honor. Earlier this year, the EK-Quantum Velocity² CPU water block secured the European Hardware Award for Best Custom Cooling, reinforcing EK's commitment to delivering top-tier cooling solutions for PC enthusiasts.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, now offers EK-Pro GPU WB RTX 6000 Ada Rack - Nickel + Inox, an enterprise-grade full-cover water block meticulously designed for NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation graphics cards. Crafted to excel in rack mount environments, this cutting-edge water block leverages the power of the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Architecture. Its exceptional construction showcases a CNC-machined nickel-plated copper base, complemented by a laser-cut stainless-steel top, creating a resilient liquid cooling solution that effectively transforms into a space-saving single-slot assembly. It encompasses the entire GPU, VRAM, and VRM components, precisely channeling the cooling liquid over these critical areas to efficiently dissipate heat.

The EK-Pro GPU WB RTX 6000 Ada Rack - Nickel + Inox is a purpose-built water block allowing you to have a professionally liquid-cooled NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation graphics card, perfectly suited for server rack installations. Designed to seamlessly integrate into standard Full Height Full Width (FHFW) server chassis form factors, these EK-Pro Rack GPU water blocks serve as convenient drop-in replacements for both active and passive dual-slot air coolers.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is unveiling the EK-Pro GPU WB RTX 6000 Ada - Nickel + Inox. This enterprise-grade full-cover water block is designed specifically for the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation graphics card built on the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace Architecture.

The water block features a meticulously CNC-machined nickel-plated copper base and a laser-cut stainless-steel top for a robust liquid cooling solution. It encompasses the entire GPU, VRAM, and VRM components, precisely channeling the cooling liquid over these critical areas to efficiently dissipate heat. The EK-Pro GPU WB RTX 6000 Ada - Nickel + Inox is engineered to deliver superior cooling efficiency, unlocking the full potential of the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada graphics card.

During Computex 2023, EK Water Blocks, a company known for making all kinds of liquid cooling solutions, showed off a concept case in partnership with InWin. Called 977EK, the concept case is a pre-production model that centers around the idea of a brushed aluminium shell combined with tempered glass panels. The case is made out of the internal structure, and for the outside, the two brushed aluminium sheets meet in the back and at the bottom of the case, removing the visible lines of the 4 mm thick aluminium sheets meeting, improving aesthetics. On the sides, the case carries two tempered glass panels held by thumb screws in the corners. An odd shape perforates the top part of the aluminium sheet.

The internal structure is interesting, as the case is built for water cooling of the system. While the motherboard tray can support any format from Mini-ITX to E-ATX, the tray itself can be rotated, reversed, and removed entirely based on user preference. For radiator setup, the 977EK concept case can accommodate up to 420 mm radiators with 45 mm thickness at both the top and bottom of the chassis. Additionally, the case has support for 350 mm GPU, 7 or 8 PCIe slots (depending on the configuration), a PSU of 160 mm length, and an option for either one 3.5-inch drive bay or two 2.5-inch bays. The final production case will see some changes, as EK notes; however, they won't be too significant.

EK, the premium water-cooling gear manufacturer, is continuing the path of expanding the EK-Pro Line of products aimed at workstations and servers. The EK-Pro Barb fittings allow users to quickly and easily interconnect their water-cooling products in their work computers. These fittings come in G1/4 and G1/8 thread sizes and are compatible with 6 and 10-mm inner diameter soft tubes. EK-Pro Barb G1/4 fittings are soft-tube fittings designed for use with soft tubings like EPDM, PVC, Norprene, or silicon. They are available in two dimensions, one compatible with 6-mm and the other with 10-mm inner diameter soft tubing. They feature G1/4 threads that are typically used in PC and workstation water-cooling. These fittings are made of nickel-plated CNC-machined brass with quality O-rings. They can be tightened down by hand or using a spanner/wrench.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is expanding its AIO portfolio with a white version of the award-winning EK-Nucleus AIO Lux D-RGB all-in-one CPU cooler. The white EK-Nucleus AIO is available in two versions - 240 mm and 360 mm. It delivers high levels of configurability, performance, and attention to detail to a closed-loop AIO while achieving wide compatibility for both legacy and upcoming sockets. Several unique approaches allowed EK to refine the AIO's aesthetics and the simplicity of installation.

After the EK-Nucleus AIO Lux as the core of the lineup, EK launched the Dark version aimed at those looking for a more optimized price-to-performance ratio. But, with EK constantly pushing the boundaries, they also built a white version of the Nucleus AIO Lux, as white is the second most popular color in PC building. The Nucleus Series AIO products are ready for the next-gen Intel socket and offer an abundance of new features, including a rotatable pump top and improved fitting positioning.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is expanding its soft tubing portfolio by releasing a new tubing option from the EK Pro line. The new EK-Pro Tubing Reinforced EPDM, as the product name suggests, are soft water-cooling tubes made from reinforced EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber).

This durable matte black tubing is designed to withstand harsh conditions for very long periods of time. It offers a truly exceptional lifespan as it can resist UV, ozone, and heat exposure for many years, while its thick rubber walls prevent the coolant from evaporating.

Today, Star Wars fans can choose to represent their side of the Force with the new collectible Seagate Solid State Drives (SSD) inspired by iconic characters of the Star Wars galaxy. Featuring interchangeable faceplate designs honouring Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and Luke Skywalker, the latest additions to the company's line of licensed special edition storage devices bring PCIe Gen 4 speeds, peak performance, and customisation to the battle stations of Star Wars collectors and tech enthusiasts.

Officially licensed by Lucasfilm, the special edition FireCuda NVMe SSD represents the famed characters with three iconic Lightsaber designs built on swappable heatsink faceplates so gamers can choose a design inspired by the Jedi or Sith that fits their collection at any moment. The drive includes customisable RGB LED lighting that shines through the faceplate to bring a galaxy of atmosphere to battle stations. The unique loading mechanism that attaches the interchangeable faceplates to the SSD and the heatsink were engineered and developed by EKWB. The integrated passive heatsink minimises thermal throttling and maintains peak performance for longer periods of time.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, now offers enterprise-grade GPU water blocks for NVIDIA RTX A5500 graphics cards. These new water blocks incorporate a CNC-machined nickel-plated copper base with a laser-cut stainless-steel top for a robust liquid cooling solution, effectively making it a single-slot assembly. Two options are available, one specialized for rack mounts and another for regular PC-case use.

EK-Pro GPU WB RTX A5500 Rack - Nickel + Inox is a purpose-designed water block that enables you to have professionally liquid-cooled RTX A5500 GPUs that can fit in a server rack. This water block directly cools the GPU, VRAM, and VRM (voltage regulation module) as the cooling liquid is channeled right over these critical areas. The EK-Pro Rack GPU water blocks fit the standard Full Height Full Width (FHFW) server chassis form factor, making them a drop-in replacement for active and passive dual-slot air coolers.

PowerColor on Wednesday formally launched its flagship graphics card, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX Liquid Devil. Designed for enthusiasts with DIY liquid-cooling setups, the Liquid Devil is essentially an RX 7900 XTX Red Devil, but with a factory-fitted full-coverage water block instead of the massive air cooler. The block has been made by EK Water Blocks, and consists of a nickel-plated copper main material, with a clear-acrylic top, and some vinyl decals. The top is studded with ARGB LEDs. The block lacks fittings, but has G 1/4" threading, and PowerColor has included goodies such as an EK-Loop Leak Tester Flex kit (lets you check for coolant leaks).

The PowerColor RX 7900 XTX has an ace up its sleeves that positions it above the Red Devil OC—the "Unleash" BIOS. The card has a dual-BIOS setup, with the default BIOS being labeled "OC" and the other one being "Unleash." OC enables speeds comparable to the Red Devil OC—2395 MHz game and 2565 MHz boost (vs. 2269 MHz game and 2499 MHz boost AMD reference speeds). PowerColor is yet to spell out the clock speeds of the "Unleash" BIOS, but we're hearing that it will be even higher (possibly the highest factory OC for the RX 7900 XTX), along with increased power-limits. The PowerColor RX 7900 XTX Liquid Devil should be available from mid-February, 2023.

PowerColor today teased its Radeon RX 7900 XTX Liquid Devil flagship graphics card. Designed for those with a DIY liquid cooling setup, the Liquid Devil essentially combines an RX 7900 XTX Red Devil PCB with a factory-fitted full-coverage water block. The water block is sourced from EK Water Blocks, just like with the previous-generation RX 6900 XT Liquid Devil, and is likely based on the company's Quantum Vector series, which combines nickel-plated copper primary material with a clear acrylic top that's studded with addressable RGB LEDs; and capped with vinyl decals specific to PowerColor. The card probably features a metal backplate with an illuminated PowerColor Devil logo. It remains to be seen if the Liquid Devil is differentiated from the air-cooled Red Devil OC Limited Edition with slightly higher factory-overclocks or power-limits.

EK, the premium water-cooling gear manufacturer, is launching the EK-Quantum Vector² water block for the ASUS TUF models of the new AMD Radeon RX 7900 GPUs. This water block has been engineered to fit both versions of these GPUs, the XTX and the XT. The EK-Quantum Vector² TUF RX 7900 XTX D-RGB is a fully EK-Matrix7 compatible liquid cooling solution engineered exclusively for ASUS TUF Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX GPUs. It encompasses a Vector² series water block and a black-anodized aluminum backplate in the same package. Like the rest of the Vector² series water blocks, its looks are dominated by minimalistic straight lines and the backplate coming around the side of the GPU to cover the PCB in its entirety.

What differs from all other Vector² water blocks is that the cooling engine for this water block has been rotated by 90°, making the fins perpendicular to the die. For optimal delta, the coolant flows over the Graphics Core Die first and Memory Cache Die after. Consequently, all MCDs get the same coolant temperature thanks to the high-precision 3D-machined acrylic jet insert.

EK, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is releasing the EK-Quantum Velocity² ILM Replacement - 1700, a product that replaces the motherboard's Integrated Loading Mechanism (ILM) with a frame that bolsters the structural rigidity of the socket, motherboard, and even the CPU. It is used for cooling 12th and 13th generation Intel Core CPUs with regular EK-Quantum Vector² CPU water blocks, not Direct Die models.

Due to the rectangular and elongated design of these CPUs and the way the stock ILM holds the CPU down, the Intel 12th and 13th-gen CPUs are prone to warping caused by uneven pressure. The new contact frame from EK mitigates this issue as it prevents any warping or bending of the CPU and its surrounding area. This improves the cooling efficiency due to more even pressure applied on the CPU. As a result, the bending is removed and the CPU's center that contains the heat source is no longer concave, enabling improved contact with the cooler.

EK, the premium liquid cooling hardware manufacturer, is launching the Direct Die product series aimed at delidding and achieving the ultimate cooling of the LGA 1700 socket-based Intel CPUs from the 12th generation Alder Lake and 13th gen Raptor Lake families. Kitguru teamed up with EK to investigate the potential benefits of direct die cooling for Intel's Alder Lake CPUs to achieve the best possible thermal performance on a daily basis. After publishing the first video announcing this collaboration, EK was overwhelmed by the response from Kitguru's audience. In order to bring these products to market, EK reached out to Der8auer, a renowned expert in delidding and direct die applications.

EK has prepared a total of four products to start this Direct Die series: two CPU water blocks (one Limited Edition), a delidding tool, and an upgrade kit for existing EK-Quantum Vector² LGA1700 water blocks. So far, these products are aimed at Intel's LGA1700 socket and 12th and 13th-generation Intel Core CPUs. Delidding is the process of removing the integrated heatspreader (IHS) to reduce the distance between the CPU core die and the coldplate of the CPU cooler. Another benefit involves the removal of an entire layer of thermal transfer from the CPU die to the IHS. The delidding process enables a direct heat transfer from the CPU core to the water block. All this results in a significant reduction in overall thermals and less thermal difference between CPU cores. The procedure is typically performed by experienced enthusiasts because it involves a physical modification of the product that voids the CPU warranty. For a more in-depth explanation, please refer to this EK's blog post on delidding.

The first EK-Quantum Vector² RX 7900 XTX water block for an AIB partner Radeon RX 7000 Series GPU has just been released. EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is introducing its water block for the new PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX. The Red Devil conquers by relentlessly pushing its power to the limit making the EK-Quantum Vector² water block an ideal match for achieving the best performance and minimum noise. Still, it's recommended you refer to the EK Cooling Configurator for a precise compatibility match.

This AMD Radeon Edition Vector² water block effortlessly solves the issue of excessive heat generation during high load on the GPU. This liquid cooling solution cools the graphics compute die, voltage regulation module, voltage controllers, VRAM, and MCDs on the Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card. The new Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPUs have GCD manufactured in a cutting-edge 5 nm process, allowing a 54% improvement in performance per watt. While the GPU is efficient, it still uses more power than the previous generation. Its 300 mm² GCD contains 165% more transistors per mm² than the previous generation. This means these GPUs feature 58 billion transistors for 61 TFLOPs of performance—all the more reason to have them water-cooled.

EK, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is releasing a new Intel LGA 1700 socket-based monoblock, the EK-Quantum Momentum² ROG Maximus Z790 Hero D-RGB - Plexi. This monoblock is engineered specifically for the ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO motherboard from ASUS with the included I/O cover making the Polymo Lighting Display integration a breeze. The addressable D-RGB LEDs on the monoblock are compatible with ASUS Aura Sync RGB control and offer a full lighting customization experience for every single diode at any given time. This Quantum monoblock is also EK-Matrix7 compliant.

This is a complete all-in-one (CPU and motherboard) liquid cooling solution for Intel's 13th Generation Raptor Lake processors. It is compatible with the LGA 1700 socket on the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard. The monoblock is also fully compatible with the previous generation of Intel Core processors (12th Generation Alder Lake) as well as ROG Maximus Z690 Hero motherboard. This monoblock uses the latest generation Velocity² cooling engine to ensure the best possible CPU cooling without reducing flow to other components. It directly cools the Intel Raptor Lake CPU, VRM section, and LAN controller.

The long-awaited December 13th has finally arrived with the latest AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs being released. More good news is that EK, the premium water-cooling gear manufacturer, is ready with the EK-Quantum Vector² water blocks for the reference models of the new AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPUs. The compatible water blocks can be found HERE.

But to celebrate the availability of these GPUs, EK Water Blocks is making a limited run of these special AMD Radeon Edition GPU water blocks. This water block fits reference PCB designs of the Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPUs, but we recommend you refer to the EK Cooling Configurator for a precise compatibility match.

The iF Award-winning Lux series is a high-performance liquid-cooling solution with a fully customizable and unique D-RGB tunnel light effect on the pump cover. The new EK Lux AIO is fully compatible with the latest AMD AM5 and Intel LGA1700 sockets out of the box, making it the ideal choice for cooling your latest AMD Ryzen 7000 or Intel 13th Gen CPU, ensuring maximum gaming performance.

Aside from the D-RGB tunnel effect, there's more room for customization as the magnetic faceplate allows the user to re-orient the all-new, minimalistic black style EK logo, allowing the background LED light to shine through. The orientation of the cover can be changed in 90-degree rotations, which is perfect for achieving ultra-clean aesthetics.

The long-awaited 3rd of November is here with the latest AMD Radeon RX 7000-series GPUs launch. More good news is that EK, the premium water-cooling gear manufacturer, is ready with EK-Quantum Vector² water blocks for the reference models of the new AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPUs. The new Radeon graphics cards come with a special memory cache dies (MCD) next to the main chip - Graphics Compute Die (GCD). The cooling engine has been modified to cool the MCDs as well, aside from the usual GPU components that are also being cooled, like the VRM, VRAM, Voltage Controllers, and the chip die.

The new Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPUs have GCD that is manufactured in a cutting edge 5 nm process, allowing 54% improvement of performance per watt. While the GPU is efficient, it does still use more power than the previous generation. At 355 W total board power that is packed in a smaller package than ever, with 300 mm² GCD that contains 165% more transistors per mm² than the previous generation. Overall these GPUs feature 58 billion transistors for 61 TFLOPs of performance.

EK, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is introducing new water blocks for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition graphics cards. The EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4080 D-RGB comes in the form of a water block with a passive backplate and offers two options for the top material. It cools all the critical GPU components, ensuring peak performance and a prolonged lifespan of the card.

The EK-Quantum Vector² FE RTX 4080 is a liquid cooling solution that is actually a set of a Vector² series water block, a black-anodized aluminium backplate, and a custom-made single-slot PCIe bracket - all in a single package. As with the previous 30-series Vector² water blocks, the look is dominated by minimalist straight lines and the backplate coming around the side of the GPU to cover the PCB in its entirety.

EK Water Blocks, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is launching the updated version of EK-Quantum Power Kits. The new kits are modular and allow users to have their pick of parts, including the water block, radiator thickness, finishes for fittings, reservoir, etc. All those new Matrix7-compatible parts are also included, like the latest Surface radiators and award-winning Velocity² CPU water blocks. These kits are aimed at enthusiasts who want a very high-end solution to cool their powerful PC hardware but without picking each and every custom loop part all by themselves. Still, these kits allow some degree of customization to perfectly match the customer's PC theme. New Power Kits make the loop-building experience easier thanks to all the extra accessories, 90-degree fittings, configurable coolants, and more.

Kits based on the Velocity² water block are available in 240 mm, 360 mm, and 480 mm radiator sizes. EK-Quantum Power Kits offer the CPU water block choice for AM4, LGA1700, and LGA1200, based on customers' preferences since Velocity² water block is socket-specific to ensure optimal performance on every platform. AM5 option will be added at a later date.

EK, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is happy to announce that the EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB—1700 water blocks are fully compatible with the newly released Raptor Lake Intel 13th Gen Core CPUs and the Z790 platform. Exactly one year ago, the EK-Quantum Velocity² water block launched and was the first EK product to feature EK-Matrix7 compatibility. Since then, it has won several design and performance awards.

These water blocks use a socket-specific cooling engine to ensure the best performance and optimal flow with low restrictions on every platform. Since the Z790 platform is based on the LGA1700 socket, the EK-Quantum Velocity² 1700 water blocks are fully compatible with the CPU socket and IHS geometry of Intel 13th Gen Core CPUs.