Monday, August 29th 2022
EK Announces Socket AM5 QuantumVelocity² CPU Water Blocks
EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is announcing the latest generation of EK-Quantum Velocity² water blocks. These socket-specific water blocks are engineered specifically for the upcoming AMD AM5 socket and Ryzen 7000-series CPUs. Like its AM4 predecessor, the AM5 water block features EK-Matrix7 compatibility, which means it's designed according to the standard where the product's height and port distance are managed in 7 mm increments.
The product deploys a modified Velocity² cooling engine optimized for Ryzen 7000-series CPUs to ensure the best cooling performance and optimal coolant flow. While the mounting hole pattern of the new AM5 socket is still 54 x 90 mm, the AM5 motherboards now have an integrated CPU socket backplate with #UNC 6-32 threads, therefore requiring a new mounting system.
This new AM5 water block is built upon an award-winning, market-recognized Velocity² platform that received an iF Design award, a European Hardware Award, and a CES innovation award. Velocity² water blocks are on the route to outshining their predecessor and taking over the market lead.
Embedded in the Velocity² is a socket-specific, high-performance cooling engine with low hydraulic flow restriction. This is achieved through a combination of mounting pressure and cold plate geometry tailored specifically for the IHS and the die layout of the AMD AM5 socket. The lathe-turned cold plate is made with precision to cover the IHS effectively and put optimal pressure on the die area. With the help of an asymmetric jet plate cutout, the flow is also directed into areas that need it the most.
Due to the sturdy, integrated stock backplate that arrives with AM5 motherboards, the patent-pending EK-ExactMount mounting system was re-engineered for an even simpler installation process. The end result is an "invisible" and even-easier-to-use mounting mechanism, which means the entire mounting system is inside the water block, accounting for a true single-piece product. The backplate is factory-mounted on the motherboard, while the spring-loaded Torx screws are integrated into the water block and are screwed in by counter-clockwise rotation into the stock backplate of the motherboard.
The integrated mounting screws are engineered with a hard-stop design. This means that once the screws reach the end of the thread, the block is perfectly mounted and tensioned. This removes the risks of over-torquing the water block and potentially damaging your motherboard and/or CPU.
The AM5 version made for Ryzen Desktop CPUs comes in 5 variants:
EK-Matrix7
The EK-Quantum Velocity² is an EK-Matrix7 certified product. The EK-Matrix7 is a convenient product raster that adds a new dimension to PC liquid cooling, wherein the product's height and port distance are managed in increments of 7 mm. This improves product alignment and reduces the time spent planning the loop and bending tubes. Through meticulous planning and careful design of our products, building a liquid-cooled PC becomes easy and fun, just like playing with toy bricks.
Compatibility
New EK-Quantum Velocity² series CPU water blocks are socket-specific, compatible only with the AMD AM5 socket and Ryzen 7000-Series Desktop CPUs.
The water blocks are compatible with AMD AM4 motherboards as well when using the stock backplate, but due to the variations in backplate types, the hard-stop mechanism might not work properly. Due to the changes in cold plate curvature, it's recommended to use AM4 Velocity² for AM4 socket and the AM5 version for AM5 socket motherboards.
D-RGB Compatibility
EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB - AM5 CPU water blocks are equipped with 17 D-RGB LEDs. Models with a clear Acrylic top are entirely lit, while the solid-top options have sophisticated light beams cutting across them. They are compatible with all popular addressable RGB sync technologies from all major motherboard manufacturers. The arrow marking on the 3-pin D-RGB LED connector is aligned with the +5V marking on the addressable RGB header.
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum Velocity² AM5 series water blocks are made in Slovenia, Europe, and are available for pre-order through the EK Webshop and the Partner Reseller Network. They are expected to start shipping in late mid-October 2022. The table below shows the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) with VAT included.
MSRP
The product deploys a modified Velocity² cooling engine optimized for Ryzen 7000-series CPUs to ensure the best cooling performance and optimal coolant flow. While the mounting hole pattern of the new AM5 socket is still 54 x 90 mm, the AM5 motherboards now have an integrated CPU socket backplate with #UNC 6-32 threads, therefore requiring a new mounting system.
Embedded in the Velocity² is a socket-specific, high-performance cooling engine with low hydraulic flow restriction. This is achieved through a combination of mounting pressure and cold plate geometry tailored specifically for the IHS and the die layout of the AMD AM5 socket. The lathe-turned cold plate is made with precision to cover the IHS effectively and put optimal pressure on the die area. With the help of an asymmetric jet plate cutout, the flow is also directed into areas that need it the most.
Due to the sturdy, integrated stock backplate that arrives with AM5 motherboards, the patent-pending EK-ExactMount mounting system was re-engineered for an even simpler installation process. The end result is an "invisible" and even-easier-to-use mounting mechanism, which means the entire mounting system is inside the water block, accounting for a true single-piece product. The backplate is factory-mounted on the motherboard, while the spring-loaded Torx screws are integrated into the water block and are screwed in by counter-clockwise rotation into the stock backplate of the motherboard.
The integrated mounting screws are engineered with a hard-stop design. This means that once the screws reach the end of the thread, the block is perfectly mounted and tensioned. This removes the risks of over-torquing the water block and potentially damaging your motherboard and/or CPU.
The AM5 version made for Ryzen Desktop CPUs comes in 5 variants:
- EK-QuantumVelocity² D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Plexi - featuring a CNC-machined cast Acrylic top
- EK-QuantumVelocity² D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Acetal - featuring a CNC-machined durable black POM acetal
- EK-QuantumVelocity² D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Satin Titanium - CNC-machined brass top with a satin silver finish
- EK-QuantumVelocity² D-RGB - AM5 Full Nickel - featuring a CNC-machined nickel-plated brass top
- EK-QuantumVelocity² D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Gold - same as Full Nickel and re-plated with genuine gold (not a sham <3 GN)
EK-Matrix7
The EK-Quantum Velocity² is an EK-Matrix7 certified product. The EK-Matrix7 is a convenient product raster that adds a new dimension to PC liquid cooling, wherein the product's height and port distance are managed in increments of 7 mm. This improves product alignment and reduces the time spent planning the loop and bending tubes. Through meticulous planning and careful design of our products, building a liquid-cooled PC becomes easy and fun, just like playing with toy bricks.
Compatibility
New EK-Quantum Velocity² series CPU water blocks are socket-specific, compatible only with the AMD AM5 socket and Ryzen 7000-Series Desktop CPUs.
The water blocks are compatible with AMD AM4 motherboards as well when using the stock backplate, but due to the variations in backplate types, the hard-stop mechanism might not work properly. Due to the changes in cold plate curvature, it's recommended to use AM4 Velocity² for AM4 socket and the AM5 version for AM5 socket motherboards.
D-RGB Compatibility
EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB - AM5 CPU water blocks are equipped with 17 D-RGB LEDs. Models with a clear Acrylic top are entirely lit, while the solid-top options have sophisticated light beams cutting across them. They are compatible with all popular addressable RGB sync technologies from all major motherboard manufacturers. The arrow marking on the 3-pin D-RGB LED connector is aligned with the +5V marking on the addressable RGB header.
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum Velocity² AM5 series water blocks are made in Slovenia, Europe, and are available for pre-order through the EK Webshop and the Partner Reseller Network. They are expected to start shipping in late mid-October 2022. The table below shows the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) with VAT included.
MSRP
- EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Plexi 125.90€
- EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Acetal 125.90€
- EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Satin Titanium 167.90€
- EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB - AM5 Nickel + Gold 209.90€
- EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB - AM5 Full Nickel 167.90€
24 Comments on EK Announces Socket AM5 QuantumVelocity² CPU Water Blocks
Waiting for the magnitude version to knock everyone's socks off :eek:
Big chip.
Made like a mono block looks like, can't see any mounting-ware.
That will make it fun to deal with :laugh:
I didn't notice that you have a good eyes :cool:
Also it is for AM5, don't expect a £50 CPU block for this socket right away.
When I see that they enhanced the mounting system it looks interesting however from the photo it's really difficult to see how this works and the manual hasn't been published yet.
EK loves making blocks that only fit one socket
Keeps people buying new blocks as they upgrade.
Who could have predicted AMD would make the backplate part of the AM5 socket bracket.... Can't blame EKWB for this one.
I want this new block because its going to really easy to use. No more holding a backplate while trying to thread screws from the other side.
I dislike having umpteen special little tools for every special mounting hardware. I wonder if i-fix-it has that bit in it's toolset?
With blocks and monoblocks that big I was kind of hoping they would make a way to go through the block instead. Top down/surface mounting just seems simpler especially if the backplate sticks to the board a bit.
Luckily am5 has a long life of upgrades so not as bad as intel killing sockets every two series.
At least it's an option.
I don't really care if i have to buy a new board for a new gen CPU, but i guess most are not seeing how they whine at Intel for changing sockets. I guess AMD should get ten years out of AM5 though.
I for one only get high end boards so can't really say cheapskate to that type of purchase especially when it's usually over 4-500.us
Sure get some shit 200.us board and what you say makes sense.
Yeah I wasn't happy 11 series lost 2 cores and only added single core boost but,life goes on with 10 cores :cool:
But yeah intel has been 2 chips and new socket for as long as I can remember so nothing new.
My next buy will be a lappy so amd is top of the list.
That said, I know it'll be a shock, but I don't plan on buying any new hardware as such unless its an internal hard drive or a screen. Definitely need a new chair but that's not really hardware for me lol :)