Alphacool 12949 Eisblock XPX Aurora Edge - Plexi Chrome Digital RGB Water Cooling CPU - Water Blocks, G1/4, Nickel Plated Copper

The Alphacool Eisblock XPX Aurora Edge - Plexi Chrome Digital RGB is a CPU water block for Intel LGA 1150, 1151, 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011 and 2011-3 and for AMD AM3, AM3+, AM4 and AM5. Its nickel plated copper base sits in a brass lower part under an acrylic top, and the addressable digital RGB lighting is built into the block. Alphacool's own name for this finish is Acryl Chrome.

Properties

• Intel sockets: LGA 1150, 1151, 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011, 2011-3
• AMD sockets: AM3, AM3+, AM4, AM5
• Cold plate: Nickel plated copper, 81 cooling fins
• Top: Acrylic (Plexi) over a brass lower part
• Ports: 2 x G1/4
• Lighting: Up to 15 digital aRGB LEDs, 3-Pin 5V

Fit

Compatibility comes from the mounting parts: the box holds one bracket set for Intel and one for AMD, an Intel backplate, three sets of four screws and four M4 nuts. The INTEL 115X screws go with the backplate on LGA 1150, 1151, 1200, 1700 and 1851. The INTEL 2066 / 2011 screws are for LGA 2011 and 2011-3, and the AMD screws are for the AMD sockets.

Is installation difficult?

Mounting the XPX Aurora Edge Eisblock cooler is a simple job. On the Intel sockets that use it, the backplate is simply attached to the mainboard from behind and held by its tape. The mounting frame for the AMD or Intel socket is clamped to the cooler and carries the corresponding mounting screws, which are pre-attached to this frame. Next you apply thermal paste, a tube of which is in the box, and you attach the cooler using the screws. Tighten them by hand only, without tools.

What the loop needs

The block has two G1/4 threads. Each takes one of the compression fittings for your tube size, which are not in the box. The lighting runs from a digital RGB controller, and the Eisblock Aurora coolers can also be connected and controlled via mainboards using the standard 3-pin 5V connector. The adapter cable for that is in the box. As one such controller the manual names the Aurora Eiscontrol, which is not included.

The cable also has an integrated Y-adapter. This makes it easy to connect further Alphacool Aurora products in series without having to order separate Y-adapters. Extension cables may be needed if you want to connect the products in series, depending on the size of the case. To run, the block needs a pump and a radiator in the same loop.

Notes

• Please note: remove the protective foil on the cooler base before use.
• Alphacool's note on application: use only clear, transparent water cooling fluids. The particles and additives in Pastel liquids can clog and permanently damage water cooling products such as radiators, pumps, coolers and hoses, which can also void the manufacturer's warranty.

In the box

• 1x Eisblock XPX Aurora Edge - Plexi Chrome Digital RGB CPU cooler
• 1x Thermal paste
• 1x digital - RGB adapter cable
• 4x rubber caps
• 4x screw caps
• 4x springs
• 4x 0.5 mm washers
• 4x 2 mm washers
• 4x M4 nuts
• 1x set AMD bracket
• 1x set INTEL bracket
• 1x INTEL backplate
• 4x INTEL 2066 / 2011 screws
• 4x INTEL 115X screws
• 4x AMD screws