EK Water Blocks Fully Compatible with 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs
These water blocks use a socket-specific cooling engine to ensure the best performance and optimal flow with low restrictions on every platform. Since the Z790 platform is based on the LGA1700 socket, the EK-Quantum Velocity² 1700 water blocks are fully compatible with the CPU socket and IHS geometry of Intel 13th Gen Core CPUs.
EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB – 1700
Embedded in the Velocity² is a next-generation EK CPU water block cooling engine that is socket-specific. A combination of mounting pressure and cold plate geometry, tailored for the IHS and die layout of Intel LGA 1700 socket processors, is used to achieve low hydraulic flow restriction and ensure high performance. The lathe-turned coldplate is made with precision to cover the IHS effectively and put optimal pressure on the die area.
EK-Quantum Velocity² water blocks use a patent-pending EK-Exact Mount mounting system that was developed in the search for an easy-to-use but aesthetically pleasing mounting mechanism. It is comprised of only two pieces – the backplate and the water block itself – and it’s screwed in from the back, allowing for a seamless and clean front look without any screws disrupting the harmony of shape. The system uses pre-tensioned springs concealed in the water block top, so the installation is finished and the exact mounting pressure achieved with just a few turns of the thumb nuts.
The LGA 1700 version is made for Raptor Lake, and Alder Lake CPUs and comes in 7 variants:
- Nickel + Plexi
- Nickel + Acetal
- Full Nickel
- Nickel + Satin Titanium
- Copper + Acetal
- Nickel + Gold
- Lignum Edition – Walnut
These variations are based on aesthetics and have almost no impact on performance. The coldplate is manufactured out of the highest-grade 99.99%-pure electrolytic copper, machined with precision for the best possible contact and heat transfer. The copper is then nickel-plated, except for the Copper + Acetal version, which uses a bare copper coldplate.
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, where increments of 7 mm manage the height of products and the distance between ports. This improves product alignment and reduces the time spent planning the loop and bending the tubes. Through the meticulous planning and design of our products, building a liquid-cooled PC becomes easy and fun, just like playing with toy bricks.
New EK-Quantum Velocity² series CPU water blocks are socket-specific, compatible only with Intel LGA1700 socket CPUs.
EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB – 1700 CPU water blocks are equipped with 14 D-RGB LEDs. The models with clear acrylic tops 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 series water blocks are made in Slovenia, Europe, and are available for order through the EK Webshop and Partner Reseller Network. The table below shows the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) with VAT included.
