Swiftech Intros the Apogee XL2 CPU Water Block

[btarunr]

Swiftech introduced the second-generation of its flagship CPU water-blocks, the Apogee XL2. These blocks are characterized by clear acrylic tops, and an RGB multi-color LED peeking out of a Swiftech logo in the center. Swiftech redesigned the coolant channel to have reduced flow restriction compared to the previous generation Apogee XL block by 5%. Swiftech is including its Iris RGB LED controller that lets you program the LED. A tube of Apogee HD thermal interface material comes included. The block supports G1/4 fittings; and all modern CPU socket types, including LGA2011x, LGA115x, LGA1366, AM3(+), and FM2(+). The block is priced at US $49.95, and $44.95 without the Iris module.



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[Grings]

These blocks are characterized by clear acrylic tops, and an RGB multi-color LED

2 features i dont want in a waterblock

I'd still like to see how they perform, although i dont think i'd be interested in one unless they do a delrin non-led version

 

[R-T-B]

I have some old copper-topped Apogee thingy somewhere around here I used on LGA1366... looked way better than this.

 

[ZoneDymo]

Eh I think it looks fine, just a block of clear material with a light on.

What I want to know is, how long till thermaltake has their version of this?

 

[ypsylon]

Eh I think it looks fine, just a block of clear material with a light on.

What I want to know is, how long till thermaltake has their version of this?

They already have. LOL

 

[lorraine walsh]

Would be nice if they just made a better looking block. That alone would boost their sales by quite a bit.