Alphacool Apex Monoblock for ROG STRIX X870-F Gaming WIFI AM5 Motherboard (14682)

The Alphacool Apex Monoblock for ROG STRIX X870-F Gaming WIFI AM5 Motherboard is a CPU water block for one board, the ASUS ROG Strix X870-F Gaming WiFi (AM5), and its AM5 socket. Besides the CPU it cools the voltage regulator modules (VRMs) and the M.2 NVMe SSD located below the CPU socket. It is specifically designed for this motherboard, so compare the board name before ordering.

Properties

• Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix X870-F Gaming WiFi (AM5)
• Socket: AMD AM5
• Cold plate: Chrome-plated copper (Cu-HCP)
• Top: Plexi, with an aluminum cover
• Ports: 2 x G1/4, brass terminal
• Lighting: 7 aRGB LEDs, 5 V DC

What the loop needs

The terminal has 2 G1/4 threads. The manual marks one (IN) for the tube that comes from the previous component and the other (OUT) for the tube that leads to the next one. Both take the compression fittings for your tube size, which are not in the box. Connecting the ARGB lighting is the last step of the manual, and the ARGB adapter for it comes with the block. To run, this CPU water cooler needs a pump and a radiator in the same loop.

Technical data

• Dimensions (L x W x H) (in mm): 172.13 x 145.49 x 48.30
• Cooler base material: Chrome-plated copper (Cu-HCP)
• Material Cover: Aluminum (AlMg0.7Si)
• Cooler top material: Plexi (LXN866)
• Material Terminal: Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
• Terminal connection: 2 x G1/4
• Material connection thread: Brass (CuZn39Pb3)
• Maximum torque of the G1/4 thread (in Nm): 1.00
• Maximum torque of the M3 thread (in Nm): 0.48
• Maximum torque of the M4 thread (in Nm): 1.12
• Maximum operating temperature (in °C): 60
• Recommended operating temperature (in °C): 20
• Minimum operating temperature (in °C): -20
• Maximum tested pressure (in bar): 2.00
• Recommended working pressure (in bar): 0.00 - 1.00
• Thickness of cooling fins (in mm): 0.40
• Distance between cooling fins (in mm): 0.40
• Number of LEDs (in pcs): 7.00
• LED length (in mm): 116.00
• LED Voltage (in V DC): 5.00
• LED Amperage (in A): 0.06
• LED Wattage (in W): 2.10
• Cooling technology: Jet Engine

Technical data Thermal paste

• Volatility rate (24@200 °C) (in %): less than 0.5
• Density (g/cm³): 3.2 (Test method ASTM D2196)
• Viscosity (mPa·s): 150~200*10³ (Test Method ASTM D2196)
• Operating temperature (°C): -40 °C to 120 °C
• Breakdown voltage (V/mil): 250 (Test method ASTM D149)
• Thermal impedance (°C in²/W): 0.1 +/- 0.01 (Test Method ASTM D5470)
• Maximum operating pressure (psi): 40
• Quantity: 1g
• Color: Gray

In the box

• 1x Apex Monoblock
• 2x M2x20mm Screw
• 4x 91x8x2mm Pad
• 1x 11x15x2mm Pad
• 1x 71x22x2mm Pad
• 1x Thermal Grease
• 1x Putty tool
• 4x AM5 Mounting Nut
• 7x Washer
• 7x M3x8mm Screw
• 1x ARGB Adapter