Packaging and Accessories

A lot may have changed since the previous generation of EK radiators were announced, but the packaging design still reminds me of the older products as both use an outer sleeve over an inner white cardboard box. It's the sleeve that has gone from a green and white color scheme to this black with orange accents befitting the EK brand more. Note the vertical orientation of the product box, which makes it stand out more from the crowd when taking photos. On the front is the company logo and product name, with "EK-Quantum Surface" larger than the actual product to make sure product branding is first and foremost. A large render of the radiator helps visualize the product inside, and a feature list, tech details, and company contact information are on the back in a few different languages. Side flaps keep the inner box concealed during transit, which is bereft of anything noteworthy aside from the second set of side flaps keeping it closed.


Opening the box, we see the radiator safely packed inside bubble wrap, and the various accessories are placed inside a separate cardboard box on the side to prevent any damage to the radiator from the mounting hardware accidentally hitting it during transit. I also appreciate the box being labeled as much, and it's shaped to give no free space for the accessory box and radiator to move around inside. Inside the smaller box, a plastic zip lock bag contains a set of twelve 5 mm and 30 mm long screws for fans to be installed in either push or pull, and in either intake or exhaust in conjunction with the case or radiator mount. These come with hex (button) heads, which is why an L-shaped Allen key is provided for the installation. In a welcome move, EK has also moved from UNC 6-32 to M4 threads across the entire radiator lineup. While not as relevant on this thinner radiator, it still comes off as more durable than the thinner screw and is simply far easier to source replacements for globally.