Wave of Excitation Hits EK Quantum Lineup With New Impulse Fans
EK®, the premium liquid cooling solutions manufacturer, is introducing brand-new magnetic levitation fans, the EK-Quantum Impulse 120 D-RGB. These premium Impulse fans feature EK’s most abundant RGB implementation to date, with two LED-lit zones in the frame carrying 12 LEDs each, with another inside the rotor. These fans offer an optimized and balanced performance-to-noise ratio on the wide fan operational range.
MagLev Fans
EK-Quantum Impulse fans have the VAPO™ bearing and Magnetic Levitation motor.
EK-Quantum Impulse 120mm D-RGB
EK-Quantum Impulse are 120mm PC radiator and case fans optimized for rich and lush D-RGB effects while maintaining very silent operation across their entire operational range. There is one LED-lit zone around the frame on both sides of the fan, so no matter which fan orientation you require, you’ll get the rich illumination of the addressable RGB diffused through a milky white cover. The rotor is also illuminated by its own D-RGB strip for stylish aesthetics while spinning.
These fans use VAPO bearing, designed to virtually eliminate wobbling, so it stays incredibly stable in all applications. VAPO bearing adds a magnetic effect (magnetic levitation) to the bearing to reduce noise and increase shaft stability. Unlike the traditional ball-bearing fans that get noisier with time, VAPO bearings are dust-resistant and don’t dry out. The operating range for these fans is from 400-1800 RPM.
As with FPT fans, Impulse fans also allow daisy-chaining, ultimately reducing cable clutter and easing cable routing through the EK-OmniLink, an 8-pin Micro-Fit connector ecosystem. All the signal and power wiring for the PWM and D-RGB runs on a single cable and connector, which then utilizes another single cable to connect to the source.
Thick rubber corners can be found on both sides of the fan to reduce vibration transfer to the rest of the PC. The fan itself is 26mm thick, with rubber corners protruding 1.5mm on each side for a total of 29mm in depth, bearing in mind that these rubber corners will squish down as you tighten the screws. Unlike fans with circular or incomplete frames, this fan’s square frame reduces side air leakage.
Most importantly, the EK-OmniLink ecosystem doesn’t require any special controllers since the connection ends in the standard motherboard connectors – a 4-pin PWM for the fan power and a 3-pin 5V D-RGB for the connectors.
EK-OmniLink
EK-OmniLink solution allows daisy chaining of multiple fans, reducing cable clutter and greatly easing cable management. The Omni-Link interconnect ecosystem will be significantly expanded in the near future for additional benefits. It uses Micro-Fit 8-pin connectors between products, but standard 4-pin for PWM and 3-pin for 5V addressable RGB at the end of the daisy chain.
The EK-OmniLink design resolves the cable clutter by unifying the connection of multiple fans to a single PWM and D-RGB header while maintaining complete flexibility when removing a fan from the chain. Other similar solutions on the market use interlocking mechanisms, which require the removal of an entire fan link when you need more room to tighten a fitting on a radiator.
3-Zone LED Illumination on EK-Quantum Impulse 120 PC Fan
One of the main features the new EK-Quantum Impulse 120 fan offers is its simplicity. It utilizes the standard 3-pin 5V D-RGB connection, meaning you can use it with any standard 3-pin 5V addressable RGB controller or any of the popular RGB sync technologies from all major motherboard manufacturers.
The arrow marking on the 3-pin LED connector should be aligned with the +5V marking on the D-RGB (ARGB) header.
EK-Quantum Impulse 120 D-RGB Key Features
Three Premium LED-Lit Zones
Unlike other EK fans, which have LEDs exclusively in the rotor, Impulse fans have additional LEDs on both sides of the frame.
MagLev and VAPO Bearing
The VAPO bearing adds a magnetic effect (magnetic levitation) to the bearing to reduce noise and increase shaft stability.
Square Frame for Airflow Focusing
The practical square shape of the fan frame provides optimal performance in either the pull or push regime without hydraulic losses, which ensures the optimal cooling capacity of your liquid cooling radiators.
Standard D-RGB Connectors
The EK-Quantum Impulse 120 fan’s D-RGB lighting does not require any fancy or expensive additional controller for you to enjoy vibrant light effects. A simple 3-pin 5V addressable D-RGB connection for standard controllers or any popular D-RGB (ARGB) sync technology from major motherboard manufacturers is all you need.
OmniLink
The ability to daisy chain fan power, D-RGB, and even pump power across a single cable gives you the ultimate flexibility while reducing cable clutter. All the cables are flat ribbon style with no additional sleeving for an even better cable routing experience.
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum Impulse 120 D-RGB – Black fans are readily available through the EK Webshop.
EK Free LGA1700 Upgrade Kits for EK-Quantum Velocity Water Blocks
After the recent release of our EK-Quantum Velocity² water blocks that are specifically engineered for the new LGA 1700 CPU socket and Intel® Alder Lake processors, we are also happy to announce that the original Velocity water block is also able to support this new platform. The cold plate is large enough to accommodate the larger CPU IHS found on LGA 1700 CPUs and the only required part is the LGA 1700 compatible backplate.
The backplate is available in the EK webshop, free of charge, and it will also be available free of charge at major partnering retailers like Performance PCs, Titan Rig and Caseking to reduce shipping costs for the end customer.
The EK-Quantum Velocity Backplate – LGA1700 is limited to one piece per order, but if any customer requires this upgrade kit for multiple PCs, please reach out directly to our customer support team.
The mounting hole pattern on LGA 1700 socket-based motherboards is 78 x 78 mm, but some motherboards are equipped with dual mounting holes, supporting also a 75 x 75 mm pattern, meaning that all LGA 115x and LGA 1200 cooling solutions are compatible.
The compatibility list for the EK-Quantum Velocity Backplate – LGA1700 goes as:
The free LGA 1700 backplate is a limited period offer and will expire on May the 1st, 2022 after which the backplate will be sold as a regular water block spare part at a symbolic retail price. The stock of free LGA 1700 backplates that can be ordered at reseller partners is also limited.
EK Releases a Patent-Pending Vertical GPU Mounting Bracket
EK®, the leading computer cooling solutions provider, is introducing a very special vertical GPU mounting bracket. The EK-Loop Vertical GPU Holder stands out for the way it uses two ATX motherboard mounting points to additionally secure the graphics card. This unique holder is not just implementing patent-pending technologies, but also thicker materials than other similar solutions available on the market.
EK-Loop Vertical GPU Holder
Displaying your liquid-cooled graphics card or even the standard massive air cooler is something that has become more and more popular over the years. One way to do this is to use the special aftermarket brackets that allow mounting the GPU vertically if the case is not already equipped with vertical PCIe slots. However, the user is often facing issues with how these solutions work since they don’t offer enough support, allowing the GPU to move around. Things can be even more challenging when dealing with liquid cooling and installing fittings and tubing to a vertically placed GPU, not to mention trying to ship a PC with a vertically mounted GPU.
Fortunately, EK has come up with a unique, patent-pending approach that eliminates all of these problems that can be potentially fatal for expensive hardware. The EK-Loop Vertical GPU Holder allows the graphics card to be vertically mounted in any ATX PC case that has an open-style rear PCIe I/O slot layout. The vertical GPU mount is made of 1.5mm thick, black-coated steel to provide excellent structural rigidity. Additionally, it uses two motherboard screw standoffs to get two additional points of contact and stability, ensuring no sagging and no horizontal movement of the GPU. Before the bracket is installed at the ATX mounting points, two plastic standoffs are placed to protect the motherboard and also to allow the bracket to be installed even onto motherboards that have intricate and complex aesthetical covers.
The premium-quality gen 3.0 PCI-E riser cable is 200mm long, allowing for plenty of leeways when the GPU is being mounted.
EK-Loop Vertical GPU Holder can be mounted on cases with open PCI-E expansion slot design, with a minimum of 6 free slots. The GPU has to be either a 1- or 2-slot design in terms of the I/O shield. The height of the GPU cooler is irrelevant to the bracket compatibility.
EK will also be releasing a second version of the vertical GPU bracket that will be compatible with cases that do not have an open rear PCIe I/O slot layout. Up until this point, the cases that have horizontal bars between PCI-E expansion slots required modding and cutting to be able to fit a vertical GPU bracket. The product that solves this problem is the EK-Loop Vertical GPU Holder – Shifted, which indicates that the entire bracket is moved forward to allow additional space for the display cable to be plugged in. Each Shifted version will be delivered with a special angled 1.8-meter long Display Port cable that is DP 1.4 compatible.
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Loop Vertical GPU Holder is made in Slovenia, Europe, and is available for order through the EK Webshop or EK Partner Reseller Network.In the table below you can see the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP).
EK Introduces L-Shaped Brackets for FLT Series Reservoirs and Combo Units
Dear Media Partner,
EK®, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer based in the EU, is introducing new L-shaped brackets for all current FLT series products.
EK-Loop Angled Bracket – 120mm
The new EK-Loop Angled Bracket – 120mm can be mounted to any 120mm (105mm hole spacing) fan mounting holes. The bracket allows you to mount the FLT series products to your case, fans, or radiators in a perpendicular alignment. Additionally, you can use the long or the short side of your FLT product for additional mounting options.
This bracket also allows offsetting the product by about 10cm with the rail system it uses, because the screws are not in a fixed location. This bracket is not limited to FLT series products, even though it was engineered for it. With a bit of imagination, you can also use it for mounting radiators or any products with 120mm fan mounts.
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Loop Angled Bracket – 120mm Reservoir Bracket is made in Slovenia, Europe, and it is available for order through EK Webshop or EK Partner Reseller Network. In the table below you can see the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP).
EK Velocity is the new high-performance flagship premium quality CPU water block for modern Intel processors. It features a fresh design that will enable a vast number of variations and options for enthusiasts and demanding users as well!
EK Velocity series CPU water blocks embed the 5th generation of the award-winning EK® CPU water block cooling engine, further tweaked for performance and optimal coolant flow! Low hydraulic flow restriction enables this product to be used in setups using weaker water pumps or lower pump speeds for added silent operation, while still achieving top performance!
The purest copper available on the market is used for the EK-Velocity cold plate which is precisely machined to a dense micro-fin structure. The contact surface itself is machine polished for a better contact with the CPU IHS. This version of the water block features a nickel-plated copper cold plate with a CNC machined high-quality glass like Acrylic top piece.
The new cooling engine is characterized by the top-integrated jet nozzle which is combined with a thicker jet plate allowing a more precise bow control. The simplified water block structure offers a more optimized coolant flow and easier maintenance, while the interchangeable thick jet plate ensures the best contact surface for mainstream and HEDT Intel platforms.
The block is equipped with a reinforced hold-down bracket, and the enclosed mounting kit includes all the necessary mounting screws, mounting springs, an Intel 115x backplate, rubber backplate gasket and a small tube of Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut high-performance thermal paste. The EK Velocity CPU water block features a universal mounting mechanism that offers error-preventing, tool-less installation supporting Intel LGA-115x and LGA-20xx sockets out of the box. The mounting screws are streamlined and are even smaller than before for an added aesthetical perfection.
The EK Vector high-performance water block is specially designed for multiple NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX Turing based graphics cards. The water block itself uses the signature EK® single slot slim look, and it covers the entire PCB length. This sophisticated cooling solution will transform your beefy graphics card into a minimalistic, elegant piece of hardware. The block also features a unique aesthetic cover over the block Terminal which is designed to reveal the graphics card model, visible from the side.
This water block is compatible with all reference design GeForce RTX 20×0 based graphics cards, but as always, we recommend that you refer to the EK® Cooling Configurator for a precise compatibility match.
The water block directly cools the GPU, VRAM and the VRM (voltage regulation module) as cooling liquid is channeled directly over these critical areas. These newly developed water blocks feature a redesigned cooling engine that has a larger footprint compared to the previous generation of EK® Full Cover water blocks. This results in a larger surface area for heat transfer which increases the thermal performance of these water blocks.
The EK Vector Series water blocks use an Open Split-Flow cooling engine design which proved to be a superior solution for GPU water blocks. It is characterized by low hydraulic flow restriction, which means that it can be used with weaker water pumps, or pumps running on low-speed settings and still achieve top performance. The jet plate and fin structure geometry have been optimized to provide even flow distribution with minimal losses and optimal performances even when used in reversed water flow scenarios.
The base of the block is CNC machined out of electrolytic copper while the top is CNC machined out of high-quality acrylic material. Sealing is ensured by high-quality EPDM O-Rings. The brass standoffs are already pre-installed and allow for a safe and easy installation procedure.
EK® recommends the purchase of a retention backplate which improves the aesthetics of your graphics cards, but also provides additional passive cooling to the GPU core and circuit board VRM section.
G1/4″ threaded fittings can be used on both sides of the terminal and for multiple GPU connectivity, please refer to our offer of GPU Terminals. The EK-Vector GPU water block terminal cover is not compatible with FC Terminal X and FC Terminal (Legacy) multi GPU connectivity bridges.
The NVIDIA® NVLink is compatible with this water block.
Enclosed:
– EK Vector series high-performance water block
– Mounting mechanism with screw-in brass standoffs
– Necessary mounting screws, nuts, and washers
– 2x Nickel plated brass plug G1/4”
– 6mm Allen key
– Thermal pads
– Thermal grease EK-TIM Ectotherm (1g)
The Crate Computer case is an MITX form factor PC chassis. It includes a monitor mount, and is a great solution for a portable or LAN rig. The Crate Computer case was designed for everything ITX, SFF PSU, 2.5″ HDD/SSD only, 92MM fan capability, and of course an ITX Motherboard.
CPU socket compatibility:
– MITX Motherboard
– Vesa Monitor Mounting Capability
– SFF PSU
– 2.5″ HDD/SSD only (QTY 2)
– 92MM Fan Capability
The Thermaltake X1 Keyboard comes in a sleek and stunning finish that delivers 16.8 million of true RGB color illumination with 12 dynamic lighting effects. Best yet, it is exclusively compatible with all Thermaltake TT RGB Sync Power Supply and Liquid Cooling Solutions – iRGB PSU, Riing Plus, Pacific W4 Plus CPU Water Block, Pacific RL360 Plus RGB Radiator, Floe Riing RGB 360, Pacific Lumi Plus LED Strip – and any other product range sporting the TT RGB Sync logo, enabling enthusiasts to sync all RGB colors seamlessly to all Thermaltake compatible product lines for even greater color coordination. In addition, the Thermaltake X1 Keyboard comes with an exclusively designed smartphone/tablet app with voice controlled AI for access to light functions and essential macros. The app also includes an exclusive patented designed Virtual Game Controller (VGC) mode for a truly unique and astounding mobile gaming experience.
The Thermaltake X1 Keyboard is Designed for speed, the Cherry MX Silver speed switch provides smooth linear actuation with both lower actuation point (1.2mm) and total distance travelled (3.4mm) resulting in lighting fast response with each key press. The switches also come rated with a 50-million keystroke lifespan for utmost durability.
16.8M TRUE RGB ILLUMINATION WITH 12 LIGHTING EFFECTS
Stunning 16.8 million RGB color illumination under keys provides the brightest visibility and eye-catching style for your gaming session. Take it a step further and choose between 12 different lighting effect settings coupled with 5 individual levels of brightness and lighting speed to provide maximum color customization tailored your style.
TT X1 RGB SYNC COMPATIBLE
Take control of your Thermaltake X1 Keyboard colors and sync seamlessly with all Thermaltake TT X1 RGB Sync compatible Power Supply and Liquid Cooling Solutions – iRGB PSU, Riing Plus, Pacific W4 Plus CPU Water Block, Pacific RL360 Plus RGB Radiator, Floe Riing RGB 360, Pacific Lumi Plus LED Strip – for maximum color coordination and personalization. (TT X1 RGB Sync compatible product lines will automatically sync with the X1 RGB gaming software and does not require manual setup)
AUDIO AND USB PASS THROUGH
Connect your compatible 3.5mm 4-pole audio and USB 2.0 device via the conveniently placed pass-through for easy insertion and removal, without having to reach behind your computer.
MAGNETIC WRIST REST INCLUDED
Included ergonomic magnetic wrist rest easily snaps into place at the front of the keyboard to ensure comfort is maximized, no matter how long you game.
CUSTOMIZE WITH TT PREMIUM X1 RGB GAMING SOFTWARE
Customize with the TT PREMIUM X1 RGB gaming software and take control of the most expansive set of macros and personalization options. Give yourself full control to program multiple keystrokes to a single key, change backlighting effects with intuitive keyboard commands or set with easy to quick launch custom game profiles.
Our Gaming chart was derived from a 4 hour gaming session of PUBG with settings set to high, in which we repeated twice, and took the average temperatures from the two sessions. We performed this test both on our Custom Loop Cooling as denoted above, and the Swiftech Drive X3 AIO. All fans were set to max speed for both test setups and tests.
Firestrike was run three times consecutively and the average of the three runs were reported. We performed this test both on our Custom Loop Cooling as denoted above, and the Swiftech Drive X3 AIO. All fans were set to max speed for both test setups and tests.
Being that the Swiftech Drive X3 AIO that we tested was a 240mm version, which uses 2x120mm fans, it kept up fairly well with our full custom loop using a 360mm radiator and 3x120mm fans.
Swiftech Drive X3 AIO
Swiftech is proud to announce our latest advances in All-in-one Liquid Cooling CPU cooler: Swiftech Drive X3 AIO CPU cooler. The new X3 AIO series has received a great number of improvements which are all detailed below.
Also, please note that all Swiftech products including a Liquid Cooling radiator released since Q3-2018 (July 2018) are now following a new sizing and naming convention. The number in the product name now is the result of the multiplication of the number of fans (per side) and the size of the fan. For example, our dual 120 mm AIO that used to be named “H220” are now named “H240”.
What’s New?!
At the time of the release, two radiator sizes are available for dual 120mm fans and triple 120mm fans.
Swiftech is also releasing a new 120 mm fan design, that features:
Improved static pressure and maximum discharge
Lower operation noise level
Swiftech IRIS compatible addressable RGB’s built-into the frame of the fans
The Swiftech Drive X3 AIO CPU Cooler features aa fully redesigned patented radiator/reservoir/pump combo featuring a tempered DIY grade glass reservoir, and a leak-proof acrylic-free manifold design.
The new CPU waterblock, the Apogee™ SKF “LT”, which is based on the award winning Apogee SKF, Swiftech’s new flagship waterblock released in 2017. The apogee SKF “LT” features the exact same Skived Fins thermal engine. The waterblock housing features an acrylic-free design and 6x Swiftech IRIS addressable LED’s for endless customization. The retention hardware has been enhanced for an even easier and trouble-free installation, and it is compatible with all current desktop processors from Intel® and AMD.
Cooling Engine: 0.125 mm x 0.125 mm micro-fin array
A clear departure from all other AIO’s: the use of maintenance free Mayhem ultra-clear tubing, providing the overall custom looks and feel of the product: now, you can clearly see that your system is liquid cooled!
A new PWM and RGB controller: Swiftech IRIS ECO V2, which now features three customizable lighting effects allowing users to select effects and customize color and brightness.
Along with the inclusion of red, blue and green Mayhem color dyes, Swiftech is also proud to announce that all X3 AIO CPU coolers ship with the best coolant on the market: the Mayhem Pastel White Nanofluid Coolant.
Features & Benefits
“From virtually silent to comfortable audible noise levels”
Our
design objective for all Swiftech products is always to minimize the
operating noise while preserving high thermal performance
characteristics. At its lowest speed settings, our Drive X3 AIO cooling
systems are virtually inaudible. At its maximum speed, it remains within
comfortable audible noise levels.
“Plug-and-Play”
With pre-installed fans, and the new Apogee™
SKF “LT” mounting system, the Drive X3 AIO’s are probably the easiest
AIO liquid cooling CPU Coolers to install bar none, and are even easier
to setup than many high-end air coolers.
“Superior Thermal Performance”
Thanks to Apogee SKF Thermal Engine and the copper radiator, high static pressure Helix™
IRIS 120 mm fans, more powerful DC pump than any other AIO on the
market, the Drive X3 AIO coolers deliver superior thermal performance to
any comparably sized system on the market.
“Expandable/Customizable”
The Swiftech Drive X series, including the new X3 series
differentiate themselves from other AIO’s by the ability to be fully
customized, and to support additional liquid cooled components such as
graphics cards, and/or additional radiator(s).
From a practical standpoint, this is possible thanks to:
The presence of a reservoir including a fill-port
built into the radiator so that the system can be easily emptied or
refilled by the user at will,
Enthusiast grade 5/8” OD (3/8″ ID) clear PVC tubing
fastened to swivel fittings with an elegant clamping system that users
can easily remove and safely re-install.
The factory fittings can be replaced by aftermarket G1/4 compatible offerings of the user’s choice.
From a thermal performance standpoint, this is made possible by:
The high thermal capacity of the dual 120mm copper and brass radiator,
The powerful high-pressure pump capable of driving sufficient flow to cool multiple devices in the loop,
The award winning flagship Apogee™ SKF series waterblock.
“Automatic speed and lighting control right out of the box”
Speed
control of fan and pump are PWM compliant, allowing the Drive X3 series
to be recognized and controlled by the motherboard depending on CPU
temperature just like any standard CPU cooler. The system includes a PWM
controller allowing connection of up to 4 PWM devices (2 to 3 fans
depending on model + the pump) which can then be controlled as one
by the motherboard.
For lighting control, the IRIS ECO controller also includes 3
more connectors for Swiftech IRIS compatible products, a two-pin
connector that can be used for remote control (utilizing the mostly
unused reset switch for instance), and finally a small button to change
both colors and intensity of the LED’s.
“Maintenance-free”
As
shipped from our factory and installed as directed, the Drive X3 AIO
CPU coolers require no maintenance for about 3 years. If upgraded by the
user, the interval of time between refills will depend on how users
implement their customized loop.
“Installation in any orientation”
The radiator can be installed
horizontally or vertically – right side up or upside down in both
configurations: in other words, horizontally with the pump/reservoir
facing down (top of the case), horizontally with the pump/reservoir
facing up (bottom of the case – * see important note below), vertically
with the pump/reservoir at top (back of the case), vertically with the
pump/reservoir at bottom (front of the case), or it can also be
installed on the side.
* Important note: when installed
horizontally with the pump/reservoir facing up, the amount of space
available for air trap is reduced, therefore necessitating to keep the
reservoir always full of coolant, particularly at high pump speed, in
order to avoid air getting getting sucked back into the pump. Because of
this limitation, the 3 year no-maintenance representation stated above
cannot be ascertained in such configuration.
“Best Case Compatibility”
Thanks
to the location of the integrated pump & reservoir, the overall
radiator length is in fact the shortest in its class of all AIO’s on the
market. This will help to fit the Drive X3 AIO coolers in cases where
most other AIO’s would not.
“Reliability”
Both fans and pump are rated for a 60,000 MTBF (Meantime Between Failures)
“Support”
With
over 15 years of experience designing, manufacturing and setting up
liquid cooling systems, Swiftech® customer service can assist you in
setting up and troubleshooting your system 6 days a week, 12 hours a
day.
We are here to help!
Content & Specifications
Specifications
Radiator with patent pending integrated pump and reservoir (1 each)
Radiator body
Material
Brass tubes, louvered copper fins
Body dimensions
127 mm x 254 mm x 28 mm (H240X3) / 127 mm x 375 mm x 28 mm (H360X3) /
Fill-port thread class
G 1/4
Barb fittings
Integrated swivel 90° elbows, 3/8″ (10mm) OD
Installation hardware
Standard: (8) coarse thread fans screws
Alternate: (8) 6-32 x 1 3/16 (30mm) Philips screws
Lighting type
Swiftech IRIS compatible ALED
Reservoir
Material
Tempered Glass
Capacity
70 ml
Lighting type
Swiftech IRIS compatible ALED
Pump
Pump speed control
PWM
Pump Speed range
1200 ~ 3000 RPM
Pump nominal voltage
12 VDC
Pump nominal power
6W
Max. Static Pressure
2.8 mH₂O
Max. discharge
11 l/mn
Redundant fail safe
Software current limiting fail-safe and
Hardware shutoff built-into the pump power wires. The hardware fail safe is only triggered in case of a firmware malfunction.
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