While going over the build I had issues with my current cooler and I feel likeI might need to replace it. After that I switched to the default (LGA115x) Intel backplate since my motherboard has wholes for both and this allowed to mount the EK AIO cooler and the Corsair one back-to-back (using for the EK mounting hardware for both of them).

The procedure will consist of several tests that will produce six temperature readings for each cooler. As back in end of December 2020 when I got the i9 10900K and the NZXT Z73 360, with Cinebench23 running for 10 minute all core 5Ghz the best it could cool it was 87C. It offers all the benefits of a water-cooling solution in a compact, easy to install, and maintenance-free design.

It was similar with what I observed after removing the Corsair unit, so things should be more or less the same in this regards. The EK AIO Basic 360 comes with diamond-reduce rotary fittings that permit for smooth set up and adjustment of the rubber tubing, presenting a complete variety of movement.

The only place EK deviates from the objective is to talk about its RGB lighting on the acrylic cover, claiming that it’s a “light diffuser with a frosted finish for a dynamic lighting display with smooth color transitions. KitGuru says: EK Water Blocks has put its vast knowledge of custom liquid cooling to use in producing a very competent, maintenance-free all-in-one CPU cooler that offers the necessary thermal performance to tame even the most powerful desktop processors. EK al It looks like the EK cold-plate is applying little to no pressure on the chip - see how the paste seems very thick on the right side of the cold-plate? By supporting eTeknix, you help us grow and continue to bring you the latest news, reviews, and competitions.Vcore, both the EK-AIO 360 and 240 managed to keep CPU temperature well under control during the demanding AIDA64 stress test, so real-world performance should be of a very high standard. Attach the 4-pin PMW power cables from the fans to the included 3-way splitter cable and then connect the other end of the splitter cable and the 4-pin PWM cable from the pump to the motherboard CPU_FAN and CPU_OPT headers respectively. Just like the Vardar S D-RGB fans, the pump is equipped with a generous 500mm cable length with a standard 4-pin PWM power cable and a 3-pin 5V addressable RGB header which means they can be connected directly to motherboard RGB headers and configured by the motherboard BIOS or motherboard manufacturer software.

At the CPU block side, there are 90-degree articulating fittings to aid installation and positioning, the tubing is manufactured from highly durable and reinforced rubber allowing them to be flexible but also resistant to kinks. Did you know that they actually have some AIO closed-loop CPU cooling products already available on the market too? Dynamic Addressable D-RGB lighting - Customize your EK AIO to match your set-up with its range of fully addressable D-RGB lighting effects. Now the only way around that would to rotate the block 180 degrees which would put your tubes in the other side of the ram.That said, before singing any praises, it might be prudent to take a closer look at our testing of the new EK 360 mm AIO. These AIO units will slowly become available and carry an MSRP with VAT included at roughly 190 for the 360 version, gets 5 Years Limited International Warranty, and no less than six aRGB Vardar Silent fans as well as an extensive RGB/FAN Hub. EK-Vardar High-Performance Fans - The EK-Vardar S included with the EK AIO are industrial grade high-static PWM fans, designed and built primarily for high-performance liquid cooling systems. The orientation can be changed in 90° increments, so if the cooler is installed upside down, rotate it 180 degrees to display the logo right side up. The new EK-AIO 360 Elite is an upgraded and even more sophisticated version of the EK-AIO - our all-in-one CPU liquid cooler, which is already one of our most popular products.

Regardless of the angle needed to install the AIO, it will always offer clean and aligned aesthetics. Vcore and run the tests one final time – this should push the limits of the cooling performance of even the very best CPU coolers. Cable management - To help manage the cables of EK-Vardar fans, the EK-AIO Elite unit comes with an included EK-Hub, offering multi-connection with seven sets of addressable RGB LED headers and 4-pin PWM fan headers. The EK-AIO comes with a detailed installation manual which may look a little daunting to novice users when opening the box, but it’s actually not at all difficult to install.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. I tried the left and the tubes are a bit too long for it to look good and if your ocd like me, the logo being upside down or facing the opposite way than it should be just bothers me.