Alphacool Eisblock XPX Aurora Edge - Full Brass Chrome Digital RGB CPU Water Block, G1/4, Nickel Plated Copper (13083)

The Alphacool Eisblock XPX Aurora Edge - Full Brass Chrome Digital RGB is a CPU water block for Intel LGA 1150, 1151, 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011 and 2011-3 and AMD AM3, AM3+, AM4 and AM5. Except for its nickel plated copper cooler bottom the block is made entirely of brass, in chrome with a matte finish. Two digital aRGB LEDs sit behind the logo.

Properties

• Intel sockets: LGA 1150, 1151, 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011, 2011-3
• AMD sockets: AM3, AM3+, AM4, AM5
• Cold plate: Nickel plated copper, 81 cooling fins
• Top: Brass, chrome, matte finish
• Ports: 2 x G1/4
• Lighting: 2 digital aRGB LEDs, 3-Pin 5V

Fit

The sockets above are Alphacool's current compatibility list for this block. The box holds an Intel mounting kit and an AMD mounting kit, each described by Alphacool as "backplate, screws, etc.". Its manual, which covers every Eisblock XPX, has mounting chapters for LGA 115x, 1200, 1700/1851 and AM4 / AM5. It also still has one for LGA 2066, a socket the current list leaves out.

On LGA 115x, 1200 and 1700/1851 the manual has you remove the protective film from the backplate and fix it to the back of the mainboard with its tape. Take the protective film off the cooler plate as well, then apply the thermal grease. The screws go through the springs, the washers and the holder, and are tightened hand-tight only, without tools.

What the loop needs

The block has two G1/4 threads. Each takes one of the compression fittings for your tube size, which are not in the box. The digital aRGB LED lighting is connected via a JST 3-pin connector. To control the digital RGB lighting, the enclosed adapter must be connected to the 3-pin female connector and to a digital RGB controller or a digital RGB-capable mainboard. As one such controller the manual names the Aurora Eiscontrol, which is not included. Additional digital RGB LEDs can be connected to the remaining 3-pin male connector. As a CPU water cooler, the block needs a pump and a radiator in the same loop to run.

Technical data

• L x W x H: 70 x 70 x 32.5 mm
• Material cooler: nickel plated copper
• Material bottom part: brass
• Material top: brass
• Number of aRGB LEDs: 2
• Threads: 2 x G1/4
• Power supply Digital aRGB: 3-Pin 5V
• Pressure tested: 0.8 bar
• Max working temperature: 60 °C
• Net weight: 694 g
• Color: chrome

Notes

• Alphacool's note on application: use only clear, transparent water cooling fluids. The particles and additives in Pastel liquids can clog and permanently damage water cooling products such as radiators, pumps, coolers and hoses, which can also void the manufacturer's warranty.

In the box

• 1x Alphacool Eisblock XPX Aurora Edge Full Brass, chrome
• 1x AMD mounting kit (backplate, screws, etc.)
• 1x Intel mounting kit (backplate, screws, etc.)
• 4x Rubber Caps
• 4x Screw Caps
• 4x Springs
• 4x 2mm Washers
• 4x 0.5 mm Washers
• 1x Digital-aRGB Adapter
• 1x Subzero 16 W/mk Thermal Grease + Spatula