Alphacool Core 1 LT Aurora Acrylic - Black CPU Water Block, G1/4, Nickel Plated Copper (13886)

The Alphacool Core 1 LT Aurora Acrylic is a CPU water block that comes with mounting sets for Intel and AMD processors. It is the light version of the Core 1: a nickel-plated copper base under a transparent acrylic top in a polymer casing, with aRGB lighting.

Properties

• Cold plate: Nickel-plated copper
• Top: Acrylic, transparent/black
• Ports: 2 x G1/4, acrylic threads
• Lighting: aRGB, ARGB Adapter in the box
• Size: 71.80 x 71.80 x 28.05 mm

Fit

The box holds two mounting sets: the CPU Brackets AMD Set with four AMD threaded bolts, and the CPU Brackets INTEL Set with the Core Backplate and four INTEL threaded bolts.

The new mounting system of the Core 1 is also included here, and Alphacool says it simplifies installation with Intel and AMD processors. It has been revised and requires fewer screws compared to previous Alphacool models. On an Intel board the pre-assembly comes first: the backplate (Intel) is done with four spacers. After that, the thermal paste is applied on top of the CPU. Then the matching mounting frame is put on the CPU cooler and fastened on the spacers with four nuts. On an AMD board, the two-piece retention frame is removed before the threaded bolts go in. On both platforms the bolts are hand tightened only.

3D jetplate and cross-slot

With the Core 1 LT, Alphacool presents the light version of what it calls the proven Core 1 CPU water cooler. The LT is housed in a polymer casing and also uses the combination of 3D jetplate and cross slot-technology, which Alphacool rates as reliable. This enables it to effectively dissipate the enormous waste heat of the latest desktop processors, in Alphacool's words.

What the loop needs

The block has two G1/4 threads, and the threads are acrylic. Both take compression fittings for your tube size, which are not in the box. The aRGB lighting connects with the ARGB Adapter in the box. The block has no pump of its own, so the loop also needs a pump and a radiator.

Technical data

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 71.80 x 71.80 x 28.05 mm
• Material cooler: nickel plated copper
• Material cooler top: acrylic
• Material threads: acrylic
• Threads: 2 x G1/4
• Fin thickness: 0.4 mm
• Fin distance: 0.4 mm
• Pressure tested: 0.8 bar
• Max working temperature: 60 °C
• Weight: 250 g
• Color: transparent/black

Notes

• Alphacool's note on fittings: the Eiszapfen PRO 16mm HardTube fittings cannot be used with this CPU cooler.
• Alphacool asks that the block be used only in conjunction with clear transparent water cooling fluids. It warns that the particles and additives in Pastel liquids can clog and permanently damage water cooling products such as radiators, pumps, coolers and hoses, which can result in voiding the manufacturer's warranty as well.

In the box

• 1x Core 1 LT aRGB CPU Cooler
• 1x Thermal Grease
• 1x Putty tool
• 1x CPU Brackets AMD Set
• 4x Threaded bolt AMD
• 4x Screw sleeve
• 1x CPU Brackets INTEL Set
• 1x Core Backplate
• 4x Threaded bolt INTEL
• 4x EVA Washer
• 1x ARGB Adapter