EK Water Blocks EK-Quantum Velocity² Direct Die D-RGB 1700 Limited Edition CPU Water Cooler, LGA 1700

EK-Quantum Velocity² Direct Die D-RGB - 1700 Limited Edition is an entire kit that will set you up for direct die cooling of your LGA 1700 socket-based Intel Core CPU of 12th or 13th generation. This series of EK direct die products has been developed with Der8auer, the famous German overclocker and one of the pioneers of extreme CPU cooling. This set is limited to 100 pieces, with each water block having its unique number engraved.

It features a direct-die-exclusive cooling engine that is LGA 1700 socket-specific and requires the removal of the IHS, popularly called Delidding. This CPU water block is EK-Matrix7 compliant and is mounted via a reinforced EK-Exact Mount system.

Direct Die Cooling Engine
This water block carries significant differences when compared to the regular EK-Quantum Velocity² and is thus exclusive for direct die cooling. It will not work on CPUs that still have their IHS due to differences in Z-axis. The microfin stack is reduced in surface and focused toward the center where the CPU die is located.

The microfins also go deeper into the coldplate, reaching even closer to the core. The jetplate has a geometry designed to focus on the center of the fin stack with a very high flow rate and even lower restriction than a regular jetplate. A highly compressible foam frame is also added to ensure your liquid metal application doesn't spread over to surface-mounted components on the CPU and cause a short. A secondary purpose is that it also protects the ILM replacement frame made of anodized aluminum. The ILM frame is insulated toward the motherboard to prevent any shorts. The Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut is included in the package.

Limited Edition Water Block Material and Manufacturing
The coldplate is manufactured out of the highest grade 99.99%-pure electrolytic copper, machined with precision for the best possible contact and heat transfer which is further nickel-plated. 

EK-Matrix7
The EK-Quantum Velocity² is an EK-Matrix7 compatible product. The EK-Matrix7 is a product raster bound to set a new standard. EK is adding a new dimension to PC liquid cooling, where increments of 7mm manage the height of products and the distance between ports. This improves product alignment and reduces the time spent planning the loop and bending tubes. Through the meticulous planning of our products, building a liquid-cooled PC becomes easy and fun, just like toy bricks.

EK-Quantum Velocity² Direct Die Mounting
This water block uses a reinforced EK-Exact Mount to account for the ILM replacement frame. This modified version is twice as thick as the regular one. The backplate is insulated via both anodization and a polycarbonate sheet from the motherboard components. 

EK-Quantum Velocity² ILM Replacement - 1700
This contact frame replaces the motherboard's integrated loading mechanism (ILM) with a frame that bolsters the structural rigidity of the socket, motherboard, and even the CPU. It prevents warping or bending of the CPU and the surrounding area, improving cooling efficiency due to more even pressure applied on the CPU. This ILM replacement also acts as a die guard, not allowing too much pressure to crush the CPU die. To prevent any unwanted electrical conductivity, it is insulated from the motherboard. 

Winning Prestigious Awards at Great Velocity
We shouldn’t forget to mention that our Velocity² products have taken home five prestigious awards so far. Their performance, innovative design, and bold approach to creating water-cooling solutions ensured this product line gets the recognition it deserves. The awards given to Velocity² products include iF Design, European Hardware Awards, CES 22, and others.