EK AIO Basic 240 mm, D-RGB All-in-One CPU Water Cooler with Premium EK-Vardar High-Performance PMW Fans, Liquid Cooling, 120 mm Fan, Intel 115X/1200/2066, AMD AM4

100% operator error on my end.This cooler is BEEFY. I tried to install this on my ROG Strix Z590-I mini-ITX motherboard. It installed fine... Until I tried to install my RAM. The 2 sticks would not fit with this cooler installed. So I had to return it. I gave this item 4 stars for the following reasons:- Build Quality: amazing- Price: Very reasonable ($88.88 at the time of this review)- Ease of installation: very simple to install without a lot of effort involvedI would have given it 5 stars if I could tell how well it actually cooled a CPU. Honestly, if I ever build a full ATX computer, I will probably buy this again.

I bought this because I needed a spare backplate for the LGA 1700 socket using a EKWB Velocity waterblock. I thought it would be identical because the holes have to be in the same place. Nope... For some reason EKWB decided to use different hole size from the AIO mount. Fortunately I use the screws included, it works fine as a replacement. These just means I have two different mounts to keep track off when I only really needed a backplate (had spare standoffs already).Icing on the cake is that while the screw lengths are different, after using the (new) hardware, the pressure is perfect and temps match what I had before.So in short, if you need a second LGA 1700 Velocity backplate, you can use this AND get a whole set of screws and mounts for cheaper. Why EKWB doesn't use all the same screws is beyond me. It would save the company money to manufacture in bulk too!.

So I bought this cooler to replace my aging Cooler Master Masterliquid AIO after seeing a few reviews, including the Gamers Nexus tear down of the 360mm version. I don't generally like the look of air coolers or how they're a massive amount of weight hanging of your CPU. I also don't like how they can cause blockages and pockets for your airflow in the right circumstances. So my choice of using liquid cooling is more to do with visuals than actual performance. This AIO also has an easily accessible fill port, which extends your ability to keep the AIO in service, even though it voids the warranty. I still see that as an overall plus though.With that said.... the cooler itself is great in regards to it's performance. For an older Ryzen 2700 it keeps the system below 50°C even after 4-6 hours of max settings Total War Warhammer 3, Tomb Raider, and A Plagues Tale: Innocence.(Results may vary for you) My rig is also laid out for lots of airflow, which is way more important than many people realize.My only to criticisms are the stock fans, in general, and the pump noise at full speed. The fans are rather loud and feel a bit cheap, especially when compared to the Noctua fans I have been using. The pump can be a bit loud and may be heard over your fans in the case.(Granted I have really quiets fans) I turned mine down to 90% speed though and noticed a decent noise reduction for a negligible difference in performance.This really is a good first introduction overall for EK in the AIO market. I really hope they keep this up with later models.

The kit for LGA1700 for EK AIOs !

Ho cambiato mobo. Senza questo adattatore avrei perso 200 di dissipatore