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EKWB Releases ASUS PRIME X299 RGB Monoblock for ASUS X299 Motherboards

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EK-FB ASUS PRIME X299 RGB Monoblock is a complete all-in-one (CPU and motherboard) liquid cooling solution for four ASUS Intel X299 Chipset based motherboards that support new Intel Core X-series LGA-2066 socket processors.

Designed and engineered in cooperation with ASUS, this monoblock uses award-winning EK-Supremacy EVO cooling engine to ensure best possible CPU cooling. This water block directly cools Intel LGA-2066 socket type CPU, as well as the power regulation (MOSFET) module. Liquid flows directly over all critical areas, providing the enthusiasts with a great solution for high and stable overclocks. Like with every EK monoblock, EK-FB ASUS PRIME X299 RGB features high flow design and this monoblock can be easily used with weaker and silent water pump settings as well. This kind of efficient VRM cooling on an X299 platform additionally brings down the CPU temperatures compared to the traditional CPU water block and stock VRM heatsink cooling solution.





This monoblock is compatible with the following ASUS motherboards:

  • ASUS Prime X299-A
  • ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe
  • ASUS TUF X299 Mark 1*
  • ASUS TUF X299 Mark 2
* note that the monoblock is compatible with ASUS TUF X299 Mark 1 motherboard if the Thermal Armor is removed or modified.



This X299 platform based monoblock also comes with a new redesigned cold plate. The new design ensures that the monoblock has better mechanical contact with the IHS of Intel Core X-series LGA-2066 socket based processors, thus enabling better thermal transfer.

The base of the monoblock is made of nickel-plated electrolytic copper while the top is made of quality acrylic glass material. The nickel plated brass screw-in standoffs are pre-installed and allow for easy installation.

The monoblock is equipped with a 4-pin RGB LED strip that connects to the motherboard's 4-pin LED header (if supported) or it can be connected to any other 4-pin LED controller. The LED strip cover can easily be removed for adjusting the cable orientation or replacing the LED strip with a custom solution as well!



Unlike other solution on the market, this is a true one-piece, sturdy and reliable liquid cooling product which requires only two connector fittings for proper operation.

The enclosed thermal pad is used on voltage regulator modules to improve cooling performance of the water block. For the CPU please use the enclosed (electrically non-conductive) thermal grease EK-TIM Ectotherm.

Enclosed:
  • EK-FB ASUS PRIME X299 RGB Monoblock
  • Mounting mechanism
  • Thermal grease EK-TIM Ectotherm
  • Thermal pads

The EK-FB ASUS PRIME X299 RGB is available for pre-order now for €119.95, and will begin shipping on the 18th of September.

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Damn it. I need one of these, and for the first time, not just for show. These VRMs are in pain
 
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Considering the price I see no reason why EK persist with such crappy thermalpads.:confused: They have thermal conductivity of about 3-3.5 W/mK. But you can get so much better stuff. Seriously it wouldn't hurt them much if they sold blocks with very good pads of 11 W/mK. Yeah these are more expensive, but just rise the price of the block and move on with things.

Its not like waterblocks are used by people who cheap-out on the parts. I would prefer getting block for 140 Euro with really good pads (Sarcons 11W/mK are priced in retail at about 15 Euro, more extreme 14 - ~35 or 17 are ~70 for two 120x20 strips of 1mm*), than for 120 Euros with pad which cost 2 (retail) Euro for a strip ( I can get it even for less than 0.5 locally but EK has to earn something for EK badge...:rolleyes:). Most folks who want the best will dust-bin that cheap rubbish anyway. In my book: getting 1000+ Euro CPU for 400-650 Euro motherboard and using cheap-as-dirt termalpads is criminal offense.

* - Thickness used for this particular block, and you need only one strip of 120x16x1.
 
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I miss EK's more industrial, minimalist solid black block aesthetics. Their circular patterns were always a really cool trademark IMO. Doesn't seem like they really make them anymore for newer boards. I'm hoping to see one for X399.




 
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