Alphacool Core 1 Carbon - Carbon Fiber CPU Water Block, G1/4, Nickel Plated Copper (13770)

The Alphacool Core 1 Carbon is a CPU water block for AMD AM4 and AM5 and for Intel LGA 1700 and LGA 1851. The cooler pairs a nickel-plated copper base with a brass housing under a carbon cover, in black.

Properties

• Intel sockets: LGA 1700, 1851
• AMD sockets: AM4, AM5
• Cold plate: Nickel-plated copper
• Top: Brass with carbon cover, black
• Ports: 2 x G1/4
• Size: 72 x 72 x 26.50 mm

Fit

Both mounting sets are in the box, so no socket on Alphacool's compatibility list needs a bracket or backplate that is sold separately. AM4 and AM5 are covered by the CPU Brackets AMD Set and the four AMD threaded bolts. For Intel, where Alphacool lists LGA 1700 and LGA 1851, the box holds the CPU Brackets INTEL Set, the Core Backplate and the four INTEL threaded bolts.

Alphacool has also revised the mounting system. Compared to previous Alphacool models it requires fewer screws, and Alphacool counts that as a feature that simplifies installation. On an Intel board the pre-assembly comes first: the backplate (Intel) is done with four spacers. After that, the thermal paste is applied on top of the CPU. Then the matching mounting frame is put on the CPU cooler and fastened on the spacers with four nuts. On an AMD board, the manual has you remove the two-piece retention frame and use the original backplate of the motherboard. The manual's instruction for the threaded bolts on both platforms is to hand tighten only.

What the loop needs

The block has two G1/4 threads. Both take the compression fittings for your tube size, which are not in the box. This version is not one of the Aurora models and has no lighting to connect. The block has no pump of its own, so the loop also needs a pump and a radiator.

Technical data

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 72 x 72 x 26.50 mm
• Material cooler: nickel plated copper
• Material cooler top: Brass, Carbon
• Material threads: nickel plated Brass
• Threads: 2 x G1/4
• Fin thickness: 0.4 mm
• Fin distance: 0.4 mm
• Pressure tested: 0.8 bar
• Max working temperature: 60 °C
• Weight: 540 g
• Color: black, carbon

Notes

• Alphacool asks that the block be used only in conjunction with clear transparent water cooling fluids. It warns that the particles and additives in Pastel liquids can clog and permanently damage water cooling products such as radiators, pumps, coolers and hoses, which can result in voiding the manufacturer's warranty as well.

In the box

• 1x Core 1 CPU Cooler
• 1x Thermal Grease
• 1x Putty tool
• 1x CPU Brackets AMD Set
• 4x Threaded bolt AMD
• 4x Screw sleeve
• 1x CPU Brackets INTEL Set
• 1x Core Backplate
• 4x Threaded bolt INTEL
• 4x EVA Washer