EK is proud to introduce a new Full-Cover water block, designed and engineered specifically for ASUS Strix series NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics cards – the EK-FC1080 GTX Strix.

EK-FC1080 GTX Strix is a high-performance Full-Cover water block, intended to replace the original DirectCU III cooler that comes with the graphics card out-of-the-box. The EK-FC1080 GTX Strix actively cools the GPU, RAM as well as VRM (voltage regulation module) as water flows directly over these critical areas, thus allowing the graphics card and it’s VRM to remain stable under high overclocks.

EK-FC1080 GTX Strix water block features EK unique central inlet split-flow cooling engine design for best possible cooling performance, which also works flawlessly with reversed water flow without adversely affecting the cooling performance. Moreover, such design offers great hydraulic performance, allowing this product to be used in liquid cooling systems using weaker water pumps.

Like with other GPU water blocks, the base is made of nickel-plated electrolytic copper while the top is made of quality POM Acetal or acrylic (depending on the variant). Screw-in brass standoffs are pre-installed and allow for a safe installation procedure – see the pictures below.

EK-FC1080 GTX Strix water blocks are made in Slovenia, Europe and are readily available for pre-order through EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network. The water blocks will ship on Monday, 27th of June, 2016! An aesthetic retention backplates, which also cools the backside of the circuit board (namely around VRM area), will also be available for purchase at a later date.