EK Introduces Pro CPU Water Block for LGA 1700

[T0@st]

EK, the renowned premium liquid cooling solutions manufacturer, introduces a brand-new high-performance CPU water block explicitly made for Intel LGA 1700 socket-based CPUs. This CPU block features a high-flow cooling engine and a dense microfin design that allows ample cooling even for the overclocked Intel Core i9-13900K processor.

EK-Pro CPU WB 1700 - Nickel + Inox
This is a dedicated enterprise-grade water block developed for Intel Core consumer processors based on the LGA 1700 socket. It features two standard G1/4" threaded ports on the top and is built with performance, reliability, serviceability, and no compromises in mind. This liquid cooling solution is intended for desktop PCs, workstations, and taller server racks. The water block's top is CNC-machined from durable black POM Acetal, while the hold-down bracket is made of laser-cut stainless steel.



Cooling Engine
This CPU water block uses a variant of the EK-Quantum Velocity² cooling engine. This cooling engine's specific mounting pressure and cold plate geometry combination is tailored for the IHS and die layout of Intel LGA 1700 socket processors. Low hydraulic flow restriction enables it to be used in setups with weaker water pumps or lower pump speeds for extra-silent operation while achieving top performance.



The cold plate is made with precision to cover the IHS effectively and put pressure on the die area. The acetal top channels the coolant toward the jet plate, which increases the turbulence of the liquid and funnels it into the middle of the cold plate microfin stack, where it splits to both sides and goes back out. This way, the middle of the cold plate, positioned directly over the CPU die, gets the most cooling and flow.



The EK-Pro CPU WB 1700 water block has a pre-assembled error-preventing mounting mechanism installed directly onto its metal mounting bracket. Four spring-loaded screws ensure optimal hold-down pressure, resulting in perfect installation and optimal performance without any guesswork.

CPU Socket Compatibility:

• Intel LGA 1700 socket

Availability and Pricing
The EK-Pro CPU WB 1700 water blocks are made in Slovenia, Europe, and are available for pre-order on the EK Webshop. This product is expected to ship out in late July 2023. The table below shows the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP), VAT included.



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[AnarchoPrimitiv]

Wow, usually when EK has "pro" in the model name, the price is $300+, guess they showed some restraint. It brings to mind EK's Quantum Magnitude line of CPU blocks which have prices starting around $250, but going all the way past $325+....for the life of me I cannot comprehend why these blocks are so expensive....they claim that they're machined about of a solid block on the product page, but pretty much every cold plate in every waterblock is machined, so I don't know what is so special about that or why the price is so high. Regardless though, I'm sure people will just continue on buying EK because it seems like 8 out of 10 consumers doing watercooling just inherently buy EK because that's what they see everybody else doing and don't even bother even finding out that other brands exist let alone consider them....oh, well, sorry for the rant.

 

[HBSound]

Clean!

From my point of view. They always go the extra mile for Intel. The AMD product's cooling components are never placed in the forefront. I can respect supply, demand, etc., but at some point, the par needs to level out.

 

[ZoneDymo]

the profits on these are just enormous

 

[HBSound]

I agree!
I just wish the industry would support AMD a lot better.
For example, it would be nice to see a pro-Threadripper Pro block. Something nice and clean. Most of the pro-stuff EK has is based on Intel. Kind of sad.

 

[Leiesoldat]

Apparently Inox is stainless steel; just use standard industry nomenclature please (probably 304 SS instead of 316). And yes, EK, we would like to see more AMD than just rehash after rehash for Intel.

 

[mechtech]

Apparently Inox is stainless steel; just use standard industry nomenclature please (probably 304 SS instead of 316). And yes, EK, we would like to see more AMD than just rehash after rehash for Intel.

Inox.........usually french.......Acier Inox (inoxidable steel). Grade who knows, if it's magnetic, probably a 400 series. 301/302 usually better for springs than 304/316. But ya, it would be nice if they listed the actual grade of stainless.