EK Water Blocks, the custom-loop water cooling company for DIY PC builds, officially launched the 'EK-Pro CPU WB 1700' water block. This is the part of the custom-loop water cooling solution that connects the liquid compound intake, exhaust, and CPU together. The water block heats up due to contact with the CPU and is then cooled by the compound which cycles through to the radiator in a continuous loop.
The EK-Pro CPU WB 1700 is compatible with Intel LGA 1700 socket types, which it comes with an error-preventing mounting mechanism for, drastically simplifying the installation experience for the builder. The water block also features low hydraulic flow restriction which allows it to be used even with weaker water pumps for lower-volume operation. The EK-Pro CPU WB 1700 can be purchased directly on EKWB's website at a price of 141 Euro, or roughly $160 USD.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Modular CPU Water Blocks
- Custom-loop water cooling companies are launching modular CPU water blocks for DIY PC builds, simplifying the installation experience for builders.
- Intel LGA 1700 Socket Types
- The compatibility of water blocks with Intel LGA 1700 socket types is fueling the demand for advanced cooling solutions in the PC building industry.
- Low Hydraulic Flow Restriction
- Water blocks with low hydraulic flow restriction are enabling the usage of weaker water pumps for lower-volume operation, expanding the possibilities for water cooling setups.
Who This Affects Most
- Custom-loop Water Cooling
- Custom-loop water cooling companies are innovating with modular CPU water blocks to offer more efficient cooling solutions for DIY PC builds.
- PC Building
- The compatibility of water blocks with Intel LGA 1700 socket types is reshaping the PC building industry by driving the demand for advanced cooling solutions.
- Water Pump Manufacturing
- The rise of water blocks with low hydraulic flow restriction is presenting new opportunities for manufacturers to develop and market weaker water pumps for use in low-volume water cooling setups.
