Raijintek Intros Forkis DDC Ultra CPU Pump+Block for DIY Liquid Cooling Builds

[btarunr]

Raijintek today introduced the Forkis DDC Ultra, a CPU water block with an integrated pump, with which you can connect a DIY liquid cooling loop using your own fittings. With its retention module in place, it measures 80 mm x 84 mm x 45 mm (WxDxH), and features a nickel-plated copper cold-plate. Right above it is the POM+aluminium casing, which contains a DDC Ultra pump with 150 kPa (21.7 PSI) pressure, and 3.8 m (13 ft) head, and 750 L/h discharge rate; along with a ceramic bearing that's rated for 50,000 hours. The cold-plate features a large microfin lattice throughout its inner surface, so the block is even optimized for MCMs such as the Ryzen 7000 "Raphael." The block has threads for standard G 1/4" (fittings not included). Among the CPU socket types supported are LGA1700, LGA1200, AM5, and AM4. The company didn't reveal pricing.



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[Chaitanya]

Nice but not sure if they will be able to sell these in US thanks to Asstek trolls.

 

[skizzo]

Nice but not sure if they will be able to sell these in US thanks to Asstek trolls.

this made me curious of when it, the patents, will expire. found an article from 2021 that says they run out in June of 2025 so they only got about two more years of strong arming other companies before the market is flooded with new products after the expiration date

but yea, "pump in block" generalization with this Raijntek product seems to be the major red flag which will surely get their lawyers attention

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[Chaitanya]

this made me curious of when it, the patents, will expire. found an article from 2021 that says they run out in June of 2025 so they only got about two more years of strong arming other companies before the market is flooded with new products after the expiration date

but yea, "pump in block" generalization with this Raijntek product seems to be the major red flag which will surely get their lawyers attention

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Interesting, so if they go behind competition just in order to improve their "finances" then it would be the last nail in coffin for their "reputation". Their lawyers are already busy with Corsair so there is some truth to story.

 

[Nordic]

I wonder how this will compare to the Apogee Drive II and the Alphacool Eisbaer.

 

[TechLurker]

Nice but not sure if they will be able to sell these in US thanks to Asstek trolls.

They can't seem to stop direct sales, as with similar blocks from EK, Nouvolo, or Alphacool, which could be directly purchased overseas and basically imported, or from enthusiast shops in the US selling them. Heck, Arctic's Liquid Freezer II doesn't use an Asetek pump but still has a pump+block, and adds a situationally useful VRM fan to theirs, and it's one of the best AIOs available on the market.

And frankly, I can't wait for Asetek's patent to expire, and we get better AIOs again from former giants such as CoolIT (still around, IIRC, and Corsair's older AIOs using CoolIT pump+blocks were generally superior), and some other overseas rivals.

 

[bonehead123]

#JustSayNO2Assetek#

This setup looks really nice overall, but shouldn't we wait for tests/reviews before passing judgement on it, yes ?

However, I am calling them out for the chintzy looking logo, surely it wouldn't have cost them but a few pennies moar to make it a complete "Raijintek" which would have looked soooo much better IMHO

 

[Acijn Rhark]

Hopefully also available in Europe. With Modultra and Nouvolo, there are no middlemen in Europe and you have to pay $100 customs+import VAT+shipping. Makes the whole products completely unattractive.

 

[toooooot]

Neat device. I appreciate all the simplistic watercooling gear