Alphacool ES U-Shape RAM Water Cooler 8-Slot Set (17646)

The Alphacool ES U-Shape RAM Water Cooler 8-Slot Set is a RAM water block that covers up to 8 memory modules in server and workstation systems, with four G1/4 ports. Note: this cooler is only compatible with single-row RAM modules, see image or manual.

Properties

• Covers: Up to 8 RAM slots, single-row modules only
• Ports: 2x G1/4 In, 2x G1/4 Out
• Size (L x W x H): 185.26 x 62.46 x 21.50 mm
• Material: Copper
• Pressure tested: 8 bar
• Color: black

Reliable Cooling Performance

Alphacool has specifically designed this U-shaped water cooler to meet the high demands of powerful memory. Modern RAM modules are becoming more powerful, generating increasing amounts of waste heat, and reliable cooling is essential to avoid a loss of performance. Alphacool says this cooler meets that requirement and that all eight modules can be efficiently cooled. As is usual with Alphacool products, it is made entirely of copper, which Alphacool says is to ensure maximum cooling performance.

Easy Installation

Alphacool says installation has been made as simple as possible. Each RAM module is enclosed by two nickel-plated copper sheet plates with thermal pads between them, and the modules are then installed on the motherboard. The pads differ in thickness: the 1.5 mm pad goes on the side of a single-sided stick, the 0.5 mm pad on both sides of a double-sided one. First remove the thinner protective film from each pad. Then the cooler is routed over the modules and placed on the memory slots. To take a stick out again, pull it with the RAM tool.

What the loop needs

The cooler has four G1/4 ports, an input and an output connection each to the front and to the sides. Two are used and the other two take the two plugs in the box, screwed in with the plug tool. Depending on the space available you choose the side or the front ports, which allow for flexible integration into the water cooling loop. Its flat design and these versatile connection options make it easy to install in almost any server or workstation case, according to Alphacool. The two open ports take two fittings, which are not in the set.

Technical data

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 185.26 x 62.46 x 21.50 mm
• Material: Copper
• Weight (water cooler solo): 240 g
• Total weight (with RAM cooling plates): 530 g
• Covered RAM Slots: Up to 8
• Gap between cooling channels: 5.47 mm
• Pressure tested: 8 bar
• Connections: 2x G1/4 In | 2x G1/4 Out
• Color: black

Notes

• Use only clear, transparent water cooling fluids. Alphacool warns that the particles and additives in pastel liquids can clog and permanently damage radiators, pumps, coolers and hoses, which can void the manufacturer's warranty.

In the box

• 1x ES RAM Cooler
• 16x Copper sheet
• 16x 114x21x0.5mm Pad
• 8x 114x21x1.5mm Pad
• 1x Plug tool
• 2x G1/4 Plug
• 1x RAM Tool