Alphacool presents the ES RTX 4000 Ada GPU cooler: Innovation meets efficiency for demanding B2B applications. As a leading provider of innovative cooling solutions for high-performance IT infrastructures, Alphacool presents the new ES RTX 4000 Ada GPU cooler. Specially developed for the requirements of the Enterprise Series, this cooler sets new standards in terms of cooling performance, design and compactness. This makes it ideal for professional applications and high-performance data centers.

The GPU cooler not only impresses with its outstanding cooling performance, but also with its compact single-slot design. This is made possible by the use of a thin but very stable carbon plate, which fulfills the requirements of a copper cooler without compromising on performance. The innovative design, including the rear-positioned connections, makes it possible to stack several coolers on top of each other, which saves space, simplifies tubing and allows seamless integration into existing water cooling loops - ideal conditions for complex, performance-orientated server and GPU cluster setups.

Taipei, Taiwan－September 5th, 2024－Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, is pleased to announce that a total of 71 cooling products are fully compatible with the latest Intel Arrow Lake-S and AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors. The upcoming Intel 15th Gen CPUs feature the new LGA 1851 socket and retain compatibility with the LGA 1700 socket.

Meanwhile, the AMD Ryzen 9000 series is continually designed with the AM5 socket. This indicates that users can seamlessly upgrade to the brand-new Intel and AMD CPUs while pairing up with the existing Thermaltake coolers. Regardless of air coolers, all-in-one liquid coolers, or water blocks, Thermaltake offers a wide range of superior cooling solutions to these next-gen processors.

EK, the leading premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is releasing the next generation of its versatile flat-style combo units. EK-Quantum Kinetic³ FLT D5 series pump-reservoir units are equipped with genuine D5 pumps made in Europe, capable of delivering flow rates of 1000 liters per hour with a maximum head pressure of up to 5.2 meters! These new FLT series combo units are available in six different sizes 92 mm, 120 mm, 240 mm, 140 mm, 280 mm, and 360 mm.

The main upgrades of the Kinetic³ combo units include:

• Additional G1/4" connection ports
• Front-mounted pump for added versatility
• Side and back mounting holes for flexibility during installation
• A custom-made inner O-ring that prevents coolant from seeping between the channels and improves flow
• Dense LED strip implementation
• User-friendly LED cover for LED strip service

EK, the leading manufacturer of premium liquid cooling gear, is doing a mid-life upgrade of its Quantum Vector² water blocks by releasing five new products. These new EVO version water blocks are compatible with Strix and TUF 4080 and 4090 series graphics cards. The new Vector² EVO water blocks efficiently tackle the excessive heat generated during high loads on the GPU. These water blocks, an evolution of the Quantum Vector² GPU water blocks from EK's premium Quantum Line, feature a 3rd-generation Vector cooling engine that has been tweaked to maximize cooling power. They cool not only the GPU die, but also the voltage regulation module, voltage controllers, and VRAM, providing comprehensive thermal management.

The main upgrades of the EVO water blocks include:

• A new stand-out end-piece design to shorten the water block
• A custom-made inner O-ring that prevents coolant from seeping between the channels and improves flow across the entire water block, focusing more coolant through the cooling fins
• New, high-performance pre-cut thermal pads
• A better-performing thermal paste

Alphacool presents the ES 1 1U. This cooler was specially designed for the requirements of server cooling and is based on the proven technology of the Core 1. Alphacool combines the best of two worlds with the ES 1 1U. The innovative 3D jetplate in combination with the proven cross-slot technology ensures that the coolant is distributed evenly across the cooler base. Inside the cooler, an O-ring ensures a precise flow of water and thus guarantees reliable cooling.

The cooler has a particularly compact design. With side connections and a flat profile, the ES 1 1U can be easily installed in small systems with limited space, including 1U server casings. The new mounting system and use of acetal for the housing reduce both assembly effort and costs for large-scale production. The ES 1 1U is now available in the Alphacool online store.

A new look? With the Core 1 Carbon, Alphacool now presents the very powerful CPU cooler in a carbon look. This cooler reliably dissipates the enormous waste heat of the latest desktop CPU generation with the help of the completely newly developed 3D jetplate. With the Core 1 CPU cooler, Alphacool combines the best of old and new. Combined with the proven cross-slot technology, the new 3D jetplate ensures extremely even distribution of the coolant on the redesigned cooler base. Compared to the previous model, a 10 Kelvin lower temperature can be achieved. Milled from a high-quality brass block, the Core 1 has nickel-plated connections. By enlarging the nickel-plated radiator base made of pure copper, it is possible to completely cover even very large CPUs.

The stylish and functional design is a central element of the Core series from Alphacool. The visual highlight are the nickel-plated connections, which stand out from the high-quality brass housing. The carbon cover, the discreet contour line and the rounded corners add the perfect touch to the overall look. Compared to previous Alphacool models, the modified mounting system requires fewer screws and is easier to handle. The Core 1 is now available in the Aurora Carbon and Carbon versions in the Alphacool online store.

A new look? With the Core 1 Carbon, Alphacool now presents the very powerful CPU cooler in a carbon look. This cooler reliably dissipates the enormous waste heat of the latest desktop CPU generation with the help of the completely newly developed 3D jetplate.

With the Core 1 CPU cooler, Alphacool combines the best of old and new. Combined with the proven cross-slot technology, the new 3D jetplate ensures extremely even distribution of the coolant on the redesigned cooler base. Compared to the previous model, a 10 Kelvin lower temperature can be achieved. Milled from a high-quality brass block, the Core 1 has nickel-plated connections. By enlarging the nickel-plated radiator base made of pure copper, it is possible to completely cover even very large CPUs.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is rolling out a brand-new water block built from the ground up for the LGA 1700 socket, explicitly designed for delidded Intel Core CPUs. It bears improvements that benefit 14th-generation CPUs and shares almost no parts with the previously released Intel Direct Die water block. It includes a purpose-developed cold plate, cooling fin structure, and mounting mechanism. It relies on standoffs positioned at the four corners of the water block to ensure optimal contact with the CPU, eliminating concerns about applying too much or too little pressure on the bare CPU die, just like the AM5 Direct Die water block. EK's latest water block features EK-Matrix7 compatibility, meaning the product's height and port distance are managed in 7 mm increments for easier loop planning and precise results.

EK-Quantum Velocity² Direct Die D-RGB - 1700 Core Edition
This new direct die LGA 1700 water block is built from scratch and made to squeeze every bit of performance out of the 14th-generation Intel Core CPUs. The top is seethrough glass-like acrylic, with rich D-RGB illumination behind the window, which is riddled with aluminium bars going over the top and two G1/4" extenders that interrupt the flow of the black-anodized aluminium bars. These G1/4" extenders are standard Torque micro extenders. They can be replaced by other products from the EK-Quantum Torque Micro series, be it extenders of different finish, HDP or HDC fittings.

Liquid cooling expert Bitspower brought several new toys to the 2024 Computex. We began our visit by taking a close look at several all-in-one, closed loop liquid coolers by the company for the rackmount server/workstation market. With the AI development and acceleration market picking up, SMBs have rackmount GPU servers, and you'd want to minimize the thermal impact of the CPUs in your blade. That's where Bitspower steps in. The 1U/2U AIO CLCs come in platform-specific variants—Intel Socket E, Socket E2; or AMD Socket SP5; connected to radiators that are designed for 1U/2U cases; and meant to be paired with server fans.

Next up, Bitspower showed us certain gaming PC AIO CLCs with direct-die cooling water blocks. These coolers come with conventional 360 mm radiators, but their blocks feature a surface meant to make direct contact with the CPU die. We're not sure if the cooler includes a de-lidding kit, but one was shown next to the cooler. We could only spot coolers for LGA1700 "Raptor Lake." Next up, the company showed us their Concept X CPU water block with a clear acrylic top that has magnetized edges. You can easily install and replace 'tops' on top of this top. These tops include frosted acrylic, a top that appears like POM acetal, brushed aluminium, among others—anything that sticks like a fridge magnet.

EK, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is introducing the EK-Pro GPU WB RTX 4090 WindForce V2 - Nickel + Inox, an enterprise-grade full-cover water block designed specifically for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 WindForce V2 24G graphics card. The water block features a CNC-machined nickel-plated copper base paired with a precision laser-cut stainless-steel top, ensuring both durability and superior liquid cooling efficiency. It fully covers and cools the GPU, VRAM, and VRM components by directing the cooling liquid over these essential areas to efficiently dissipate heat.

Utilizing the Open Split-Flow cooling engine design, this water block delivers exceptional cooling performance. It boasts minimal hydraulic flow restriction, making it compatible with lower-powered water pumps or those running at reduced speeds without compromising efficiency. The jet plate and fin structure geometry are meticulously optimized to ensure uniform flow distribution with minimal loss, achieving optimal cooling efficiency. Remarkably, this water block maintains outstanding cooling performance even when the water flow is reversed, consistently surpassing expectations. It also features a single-slot I/O bracket.

EK, the leading manufacturer of premium liquid cooling gear, is doing a midlife upgrade of its Quantum Vector² graphics card water blocks. In order to ensure readiness with the latest technologies and upgrades for upcoming GPU launches, this midlife refresh will be implemented only on certain Vector² water blocks. The first product to implement these improvements is the new Vector² EVO water block for Radeon RX 7900 XT (Sapphire Nitro+ and Pulse) and Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPUs that come with unique memory cache dies (MCD) next to the main chip - the Graphics Compute Die (GCD). The special cooling engine of the new Vector² EVO water blocks cools the MCDs, aside from the usual GPU components like VRM, VRAM, Voltage Controllers, and the chip die.

Over a year ago, EK Water Blocks introduced its first mainstream CPU water block, designed explicitly for delidded Intel CPUs. Since its debut, there has been a significant increase in users opting to delid their CPUs to enhance performance. Building on this trend, EK just recently released the market's first-ever All-In-One CPU cooler tailored for delidded Intel CPUs, a product that has received highly positive feedback and reception. EK, as the market leader in high-performance PC liquid cooling, is committed to constant innovation and bringing the best user experience on the market. They're reaffirming this commitment by announcing several upcoming products designed for direct die cooling. For those unfamiliar with delidding and direct die cooling, we recommend checking out EK's blog post on the topic.

First up is the highly anticipated EK Direct Die solution for Socket AM5 AMD Ryzen CPUs. Countless hours of engineering and testing were invested into these products to ensure consistent performance results and a user-friendly installation process. Unlike other solutions that require modifying an existing cold plate, this water block features a cold plate specifically designed for delidded AM5 Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs. The mounting mechanism differs from the Velocity² Direct Die water block, as it relies on standoffs at the four corners of the water block instead of the cold plate making contact with the die guard. The entire fin structure has been adjusted to direct 100% of the flow over the chiplets themselves, but more details on this topic will be available in the following days when these AMD-specific Direct Die CPU water blocks become available for order.

Corsair today unveiled the iCUE LINK XH405i RGB, the latest evolution in its award-winning Hydro X Series of custom cooling kits. Since the launch of the original XH305i kits in 2020, Corsair has revolutionized the custom cooling market, offering enthusiasts a comprehensive package that simplifies the entry into custom cooling. These kits have successfully introduced thousands of new DIY builders to the hobby. Building on this legacy, the XH405i RGB kit elevates the experience with an advanced suite of cooling components augmented with RGB lighting, harmoniously integrated with Corsair's innovative iCUE LINK technology to further streamline the building process.

The XH405i kit, available in stealth gray or white, bundles everything you need to set up a stunning iCUE LINK-enabled CPU custom cooling system. This includes a high-efficiency CPU water block, a top-tier D5 pump/reservoir combo unit, three stunning QX120 RGB fans, a 360 mm performance radiator, and more. Taking advantage of the game-changing iCUE LINK ecosystem that vastly reduces the complexity of component connections, the XH405i makes custom cooling a genuinely accessible hobby for enthusiasts of all levels - not just the most dedicated builders.

EK, the global leader in premium PC water cooling, is proud to introduce extraordinary EK-Quantum Velocity² Edge Special Edition CPU water blocks for the AM5 socket. After the successful launch of their LGA 1700-based counterpart earlier this year, these Special Edition Edge water blocks confirm EK's commitment to aesthetic excellence. The top cover is at the forefront of this design revolution, featuring a striking assembly of irregular tetrahedrons that transform each water block into a modern artwork. These tetrahedrons create a captivating interplay of light and shadow, adding a dynamic and sophisticated visual appeal to the water block.

Explicitly designed for platforms based on the AMD Socket AM5, they fit Ryzen 7000 series CPUs. The cold plate, precisely machined of the highest-grade 99.99% pure electrolytic copper, ensures unparalleled heat transfer. The top cover of the EK-Quantum Velocity² Edge D-RGB - AM5 Special Edition is available in Black and Silver. These color options allow enthusiasts to choose a style that best complements their PC build, transforming these water blocks from mere components for efficient cooling into central elements of a PC's aesthetic identity. The top cover is CNC-milled out of a 30 mm thick aluminium sheet, separated from the coolant with a layer of acrylic to ensure no mixing of metals.

Alphacool confirms the first cooling blocks that are compatible with the new RTX 4080 Super models. Thanks to the particularly filigree fin structure, the cooling surface has been enlarged and a very good water flow has been achieved. The jet plate with revised inflow distributes the water perfectly over the cooling fins. This means that the enormous waste heat from the new generation of graphics cards is dissipated excellently with the cooler. The full-surface chrome plating of the copper base not only offers resistant protection against acids, scratches and damage, but also achieves a beautiful homogeneity and a striking shine.

In addition to the technical improvements, the Eisblock has been given a facelift: The Aurora design is kept visually calm and simple, as only one O-ring runs around the entire cooler. The design of the cooling fins and the jetplate also ensures a clean look. Thanks to the chrome plating, the illumination using digitally addressable RGB LEDs spreads evenly throughout the cooler.

EK, the leading provider of premium liquid cooling solutions, is excited to announce the expanded compatibility of its esteemed EK-Quantum Magnitude sTRX4 water blocks. These flagship cooling solutions, known for their high performance and quality, are now fully compatible with the latest AMD sTR5 and AMD SP6 CPU sockets. This advancement ensures that users of the new sTR5 and SP6 platforms can experience the same superior cooling and craftsmanship that EK-Quantum Magnitude sTRX4 users have long come to trust.

The EK-Quantum Magnitude sTRX4 series, including the Full Nickel, Nickel Acetal, and Nickel Plexi models, maintains its renowned design and efficiency while embracing the evolving landscape of CPU technology. Customers can continue to rely on these solutions for their cooling needs without any changes in product naming or design. Refer to the EK Compatibility Configurator and EK Custom Loop Configurator database for a detailed compatibility list.

EK, the leading liquid cooling gear manufacturer, is announcing the availability of two high-performance liquid cooling solutions for the Intel "Sierra Forest" processor family. EK-Pro CPU WB 7529 and 7529 Rack water blocks are specially designed to cool the Sierra Forest CPUs, a codename for Intel's first-generation E-core Xeon server processors based on the LGA 7529 socket. These CPUs are expected to launch in the first half of 2024 and feature up to 288 cores per socket for 576 cores per server. Naturally, with such a high core count, liquid cooling presents a sensible solution to heat management.

The Sierra Forest architecture design aims to achieve ultra-high core counts for greater compute density that would benefit cloud and HPC server applications. However, with greater compute density comes greater requirements for cooling. Even with the E-cores that use less power per core, their staggering density in the CPU will indeed present unique challenges for traditional air cooling.

EK, the global leader in premium PC water cooling, is proud to unveil something extraordinary for enthusiasts and builders alike. With an unyielding pursuit of excellence in liquid cooling aesthetics, EK once again sets new standards in design with its latest Quantum line product - the EK-Quantum Velocity² Edge D-RGB - 1700 Black and Silver Special Editions.

These Special Edition water blocks are a bold declaration of EK's commitment to aesthetic excellence. At the forefront of this design revolution is the top cover, featuring a striking assembly of irregular tetrahedrons that transform each water block into a piece of modern art. These tetrahedrons create a captivating interplay of light and shadow, adding a dynamic and sophisticated visual appeal to the water blocks. Designed specifically for the Intel socket LGA 1700-based platform, they fit Intel's 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core CPUs. The cold plate, precisely machined of the highest-grade 99.99% pure electrolytic copper, ensures unparalleled heat transfer.

EK, the renowned pioneer in premium liquid cooling, announces full compatibility with the newly launched GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series graphics cards powered by NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture. With the launch of the new GPU and all vendor partners announcing their complete lists of the upcoming graphics cards, EK has also updated all the water block compatibility lists found on the EK Compatibility Configurator and EK Custom Loop Configurator database.

The latest RTX 4080 SUPER promises competitive pricing and a lower entry point for PC users, and with that, it represents a more attractive product for custom-loop liquid cooling enthusiasts. RTX 4080 SUPER is bound to go on sale on January 31 with a price of $999 (MSRP), which is $200 less than the launch price of the original RTX 4080. With the release of the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, we have seen a plethora of new GPUs announced by the custom board partners, and EK strongly suggests using EK Compatibility Configurator or EK Custom Loop Configurator tools to find a suitable water block. EK is updating the compatibility database with newly released hardware from various manufacturers, adding compatible graphics cards to the list daily.

EK, the leading manufacturer of premium liquid cooling gear, is bearing good news for liquid cooling enthusiasts, announcing the availability of compatible GPU water blocks for the OG Editions of the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards. Due to the physical differences in the PCB of the OG Edition GPU, it requires a different GPU water block than what would usually fit the 4090 Strix and TUF models.

After researching the market and examining the GPU itself, EK's RnD team has concluded that the OG Edition 4090 TUF is compatible with the EK-Quantum Vector² Strix/TUF RTX 3090 Ti water block and EK-Quantum Vector² Strix/TUF RTX 3090 Ti ABP (Active Backplate) Set. The models of the GPU are not to be confused with the "OC" marking but with the newly added "OG" suffix in the product name. Here, EK would like to thank the Reddit community as a useful source of information.

Alphacool is expanding the color palette! With the Core 1 Aurora White, Alphacool now presents the very powerful CPU cooler in a plain white color. With the help of the completely newly developed 3D jetplate, the enormous waste heat of the latest desktop CPU generation is reliably dissipated.

With the Core 1 CPU cooler, Alphacool combines the best of old and new. In conjunction with the proven cross-slot technology, the new 3D jetplate ensures exceptionally even distribution of the coolant on the redesigned cooler base. Compared to the previous model, a 10 Kelvin lower temperature can be achieved. Milled from a high-quality brass block, the Core 1 has nickel-plated connections. The enlarged cooler base, which is also nickel-plated, allows even very large CPUs to be completely covered.

Alphacool expands the portfolio of the Enterprise Solutions series for GPU water coolers and presents the new ES H100 80 GB HBM PCIe. In order to dissipate the enormous waste heat of this GPU generation in the best possible way, the cooler is positioned close to the components to be cooled in an exemplary manner. Alphacool uses only copper for all water-bearing parts. Copper has almost twice the thermal conductivity of aluminium, making it a much better choice of material for a water cooler. The fully chrome plated copper base makes it resistant to acids, scratches and damage. The matte carbon finish gives the cooler a classy appearance. At the same time, this makes it interesting for private users who want to do without aRGB lighting.

The water cooler is specially designed for use in narrow server cases. To save space in width and height, the connections have been moved to the back. This also allows for easier hosing inside the server rack. Thanks to the very compact design, only 1 slot is required for mounting the cooler in the server rack instead of 1.5 slots as before. This further reduction of required space is a strong argument for the use of the ES Copper/Carbon GPU watercooler. Smart and efficient.

CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced its range-wide compatibility and readiness for Intel's new 14th Generation Intel Core processors. With a enormous range of tested and validated components such as DDR5 memory, all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, innovative and reliable power supplies, and blazing fast M.2 SSDs, you can be confident that CORSAIR components will pair exceptionally with the latest in Intel processors to help your PC reach its full potential.

The latest Core processors utilize Intel's new Performance Hybrid Architecture, featuring more efficiency-cores for the best gaming experience—even while streaming and encoding video. Other features, such as Intel Thread Director to keep background tasks from slowing down games and Smart Cache for smoother gameplay and faster load times, make 14th Gen Core processors a great choice for PC gaming. But it's not enough to just have the CPU; you need to complete your system with components that can keep up and tap into its full potential, and that's where CORSAIR comes in.

EK, the leading provider of cutting-edge computer cooling solutions, is introducing an enterprise-level GPU water block tailored for NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core PCIe data center GPUs. The EK-Pro GPU WB H100 Rack - Ni + Inox is a high-performance water block meticulously engineered to achieve an ultra-compact design, allowing it to occupy just a single PCIe slot compared to the stock 2-slot cooling system. This premium water block features a rack-style terminal, significantly reducing assembly height and enhancing compatibility with various chassis types. By spanning the entire PCB, it efficiently cools the GPU, HBM VRAM, and the VRM (voltage regulation module), with cooling liquid channeled directly over these critical components.

NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPUs provide a giant leap in computing power, perfect for accelerated computing. Its ground-breaking increase in performance offers up to 30X more performance in certain applications like large language models for AI and up to 7X performance boost in HPC workloads like genome sequencing, for example.

Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Power, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast Memory solutions, is pleased to unveil the Pacific SW1 Plus CPU Water Block and the Pacific SF Fittings - Silver Black. The custom liquid cooling system provides considerable flexibility in design, allowing you to demonstrate your aesthetic sense. If you are an industrial chic enthusiast, the Pacific SW1 Plus and the Pacific SF Fittings, which feature a New Industrial Style, are the ideal components for leveling up your cooling system's appearance while ensuring thermal performance and installation compatibility.

Pacific SW1 Plus CPU Water Block
Designed with a modern industrial style, the Pacific SW1 Plus CPU Water Block comes in solid aluminium alloy with a screw design, displaying a beautiful glow of metals. The copper base is finished with anti-corrosive nickel plating, matching the overall industrial design and offering an outstanding heat transfer for the CPU. The central inlet design of the base enables the coolant to be distributed evenly through the 0.2 mm microchannels, achieving more effective heat dissipation. What's more, through the TT RGB Plus 2.0 software, you can simply monitor coolant temperature and customize the lighting effects of the water block's 12 addressable LEDs. To fit the latest CPUs, the Pacific SW1 Plus is also compatible with Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM5 sockets and can be installed without additional brackets.