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EK-Quantum Velocity² Water Blocks for LGA1700 get an ILM Replacement (Contact Frame)

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EK, the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is releasing the EK-Quantum Velocity² ILM Replacement - 1700, a product that replaces the motherboard's Integrated Loading Mechanism (ILM) with a frame that bolsters the structural rigidity of the socket, motherboard, and even the CPU. It is used for cooling 12th and 13th generation Intel Core CPUs with regular EK-Quantum Vector² CPU water blocks, not Direct Die models.

Due to the rectangular and elongated design of these CPUs and the way the stock ILM holds the CPU down, the Intel 12th and 13th-gen CPUs are prone to warping caused by uneven pressure. The new contact frame from EK mitigates this issue as it prevents any warping or bending of the CPU and its surrounding area. This improves the cooling efficiency due to more even pressure applied on the CPU. As a result, the bending is removed and the CPU's center that contains the heat source is no longer concave, enabling improved contact with the cooler.



The replacement process is quite easy and straightforward, as it only requires unscrewing a few screws to remove the ILM. Leaving the CPU in the socket while mounting this contact frame protects the pins from accidentally dropped objects.

Developed in collaboration with the famous German overclocker, that is one of the pioneers of extreme CPU cooling, Der8auer. Produced under license from Thermal Grizzly.

Compatibility
This contact frame with an EK-Exact Mount backplate is compatible with EK-Quantum Velocity² - 1700 water blocks.

Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum Velocity² ILM Replacement - 1700 is made in Slovenia, Europe, and is available for pre-order through the EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network. The product is expected to start shipping in mid-February 2023.

MSRP: 64.90€. For more information, visit this page.

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I imagine this is more user friendly than alternatives but, what, like 3x the price? Haven’t checked in awhile
 
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Good ol EK.
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I ordered a black Thermalright yesterday for $9.99 (shipped). Metal backplate and 1700 conversion kit for my Heatkiller IV was $32. Not having to buy a new water block...priceless.
 
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They don't come with an included backplate. Not like you need it, but that's why it costs that much.

No, it costs this much because of EK tax, which idk why anyone would pay that, but there ya go
 
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I ordered a black Thermalright yesterday for $9.99 (shipped). Metal backplate and 1700 conversion kit for my Heatkiller IV was $32. Not having to buy a new water block...priceless.

HEATKILLER LGA 1700 HEAVY BACKPLATE + Thermalright?



 
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HEATKILLER LGA 1700 HEAVY BACKPLATE + Thermalright?



The metal (silver)one is what I went with. As a matter of fact it just got here as I was typing this!
But yes I also have the Thermalright socket frame coming later this week.
 

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Well it is in euro so 24% more in some cases than usd it is pretty :laugh:
No telling what it would be if it gets to performance pc.
 
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$69.99 USD, EK is literally memeing on it's customers now.
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Buying from the ek store is always high and that is not with shipping included either :eek:
They do eventually get on PPC for less
 
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