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EK Magnitude-Based Multiblock Made for Z490 Aorus Xtreme Motherboard

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 12/01/2020 08:50 AM | source: | 1 comment(s)
EK Magnitude-Based Multiblock Made for Z490 Aorus Xtreme Motherboard

EK, a premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, releases a new and different Momentum monoblock - in this case, called multiblock - for Intel Z490 chipset-based Aorus motherboard. This multiblock is named EK-Quantum Momentum Aorus Z490 Xtreme and is specifically engineered for the Z490 Aorus Xtreme motherboard from Gigabyte.

This is a completely new approach to liquid-cool the Intel Socket 1200 Series processors and the entire VRM section of the Aorus Z490 Xtreme motherboard. This is the first EK Momentum series monoblock that utilizes the award-winning EK Magnitude CPU water block cooling engine. This water block directly cools the Intel 1200 socket-type CPU, as well as the power stages, chokes, and 10G LAN controller chip. Liquid flows directly over all critical areas, providing enthusiasts with a great solution for high and stable overclocks. This monoblock also comes with sophisticated addressable D-RGB lighting, which connects to a standard 3-pin 5 V D-RGB addressable header, called D_LED (Addressable LED Strip Header) on the Aorus Z490 Xtreme.

The entire CPU block part of this multiblock connects to special nickel-plated barb push-in fittings located on the VRM block, as it latches to the barb fittings. Thanks to this design, the new multiblock works exceptionally well with delidded and polished IHS but will surely not work as a direct die cooling method. The enclosed thermal pad is used on voltage regulator modules to improve stability and performance and prolong the lifespan of the motherboard.

The purest nickel-plated copper available on the market is used for the cold plate, precisely machined to a dense micro-fin structure. The nickel-plated brass screw-in standoffs are pre-installed and allow for easy installation. The top of the monoblock features a mix of CNC-machined glass-like cast acrylic, nickel-plated brass, and an Elox Black Aluminium piece. The nickel-plated brass screw-in standoffs are all pre-installed and allow for easy and fast installation of the multiblock.

A Digital (addressable) 3-pin 5 V D-RGB LED strip is installed in the Plexi version of the monoblock. It connects to the motherboard's 3-pin LED header, or it can be connected to any other supported 5 V 3-pin LED controller. This product is compatible with Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0 control software. The arrow marking on the 3-pin D-RGB LED connector is to be aligned with the +5V marking on the D_LED header.

You can always check for compatible water blocks in the EK Cooling Configurator database, where compatible graphics cards and motherboards are added to the list daily.

Availability and Pricing
EK-Quantum Momentum Aorus Z490 Xtreme D-RGB multiblock is made in Slovenia, Europe, and is readily available for pre-order through the EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network. This Quantum Line monoblock will start shipping on December 7, 2020. In the table below, you can see the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP), VAT included.

EK-Quantum Momentum Aorus Z490 Xtreme D-RGB - Plexi 339.90€. For more information, visit the product page.



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#5860789 Posted on: 12/01/2020 11:25 AM
weird to release this now, must have been already in the works and delayed
in Switzerland most of the black friday HW sales were Z490 stuff and Intel cpus, shops seem to want to get rid of them, on the other hand I don't remember seeing anything interesting on AMD side
anyway good for the people who had an aorus board and want to do this
adding the vrm in the loop removes another "in case" heat generator that will now exhaust out of your radiators instead

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