CPU block recommendation

[Solidcrew]

Hi,

I have a loop on my system I am swapping a cpu block out on for a LGA1700 CPU block.
I use premix mayhems X1.

Was looking for some recommendations for a good block to cool a 14900k?

Not to bothered about RGB features unless it happens to be a must on a good cooler.

 

[mickyflinn]

Take a look at this.

10 CPU water blocks tested on socket LGA1700 and AM5 in a big roundup including a necessary reappraisal | igor´sLAB

in today’s article, we have tested 10 water blocks, on 2 platforms, with 2 pump settings, each with different mounting variants. Today is not about theoretical values, but about real performance…

www.igorslab.de

 

[BornEvil]

I looking at the Alphacool Core 1 LT, best price to performance ratio from my research

Only thing holding back my order is the non-symmetrical in/out, that makes a tubing less neat.

 

[im4gine3]

always a work around.. use an offset fitting

 

[BornEvil]

True, but still not ideal. I’m looking to do a parallel loop.

 

[Bito]

Also looking to get the Alphacool Core1 or LT. Seems to be the best all rounder atm.
Going to be replacing an older EK Supremacy Evo.

 

[BornEvil]

Also looking to get the Alphacool Core1 or LT. Seems to be the best all rounder atm.
Going to be replacing an older EK Supremacy Evo.

I looking to do the exact same thing, replace a supremacy evo in signature. Was thinking about cheaping out and buy the am5 CNC standoffs, but everywhere sold out/discontinued.

 

[gupsterg]

I looking to do the exact same thing, replace a supremacy evo in signature. Was thinking about cheaping out and buy the am5 CNC standoffs, but everywhere sold out/discontinued.

The Supremacy thumbscrews don't work with the EK AM5 standoffs, see this post.

I just got some #6-32 UNC thread countersunk bolts, they will go into the factory motherboard backplate. This way I can reuse Supremacy EVO Acetal and a Bykski A-Ryzen-ThV2-X on AM5.

For the EVO I'm using black aluminium countersunk washers on the bolts, so springs work and it creates a factory like finish IMO. On the Bykski just swapping bolts.

 

[BS Dave]

Also looking to get the Alphacool Core1 or LT. Seems to be the best all rounder atm.
Going to be replacing an older EK Supremacy Evo.

There's a bracket OCUK used to sell for £1 to make your evo work

 

[Bito]

There's a bracket OCUK used to sell for £1 to make your evo work

Thaks Dave. I already use the bracket with my current setup, but was going to change the block to the newer Alphacool anyway.

 

[BS Dave]

Not tempted by a heat killer block?

 

[Bito]

It's in the mix and looks a great alternative. Needs the heavy backplate to make it perform at it's best.

 

[jabski]

Take a look at this.

10 CPU water blocks tested on socket LGA1700 and AM5 in a big roundup including a necessary reappraisal | igor´sLAB

in today’s article, we have tested 10 water blocks, on 2 platforms, with 2 pump settings, each with different mounting variants. Today is not about theoretical values, but about real performance…

www.igorslab.de

thanks for this. A nice round up

 

[seekdestroy]

There's a bracket OCUK used to sell for £1 to make your evo work

Do you have a link to this?

I've also got a supremacy Evo and thinking about upgrading to AM5, would love to save having to buy another CPU block!

 

[gupsterg]

Do you have a link to this?

I've also got a supremacy Evo and thinking about upgrading to AM5, would love to save having to buy another CPU block!

I had the AM4 plate which works for AM5 as mount holes are same, but apparently getting the screws needed for AM5 don't work, see this post.