Details
The Alphacool Apex Monoblock for ASUS PROART X870E-Creator WiFi Motherboard is a CPU water block for one board, the ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi with the AM5 socket. Being a monoblock, it cools not only the CPU but also the voltage regulator modules (VRMs) and the M.2 NVMe SSD located below the CPU socket. It is specifically designed for the motherboard named here and mounts on no other.
Properties
- Motherboard
- ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi
- Socket
- AM5
- Cold plate
- Chrome-plated copper (Cu-HCP), 0.40 mm fins
- Top
- Plexi (LXN866) with an aluminum cover
- Ports
- 2 x G1/4, brass terminal
- Size
- 174.40 x 164.50 x 51.50 mm
Fit
The compatibility list has one entry: ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi (AM5). Fitting the block means taking the board's own coolers off first. The manual removes the M.2 SSD cooler, then the IO-cover with the VRM cooler (7 screws on the back of the board), then a plastic attachment. The two-piece AMD retention frame comes off as well.
The M.2 SSD is installed next, and the thermal pads from the box go on the cooling block. After the CPU is cleaned and the thermal grease applied, the monoblock is secured with 4 screws. The IO-cover goes back on with its original screw, which is how the motherboard's original I/O cover remains fully intact, preserving its distinctive design.
What the monoblock cools
All key motherboard components are actively cooled by the water block within the monoblock, and it does so reliably, in Alphacool's words. Alphacool calls it the perfect cooling solution for maximum performance, featuring an elegant design tailored to the motherboard. It also names the block ideal for overclocking or continuous operation.
Offset base and 3D Jetplate 2.0
Like the Apex 1 CPU cooler for AM5, the monoblock utilizes an offset cooling base plate. This directs the coolant flow precisely to the thermal hotspot of the AM5 CPU. It is combined with the cross-slot design, which Alphacool calls proven, and the 3D Jetplate 2.0. This combination generates high water pressure, enabling what Alphacool describes as exceptionally efficient heat dissipation. The technical data names the cooling technology Jet Engine.
Copper and brass
The cooler is milled from a solid block of copper. Its G1/4 connection terminal is made of brass. Alphacool says that terminal, together with the copper base, ensures long-lasting durability and excellent thermal conductivity.
Design
The Apex monoblock design is tailored to each motherboard. Alphacool says it not only offers optimal cooling performance but also integrates seamlessly into the motherboard's aesthetics. Combining performance, design, and functionality, the block becomes the highlight of any custom water cooling system, as Alphacool puts it.
What the loop needs
The terminal has two G1/4 threads, and they take two compression fittings for your tube size, which are not in the box. The manual marks them (IN) and (OUT): the inlet comes from the component before the monoblock, and the outlet leads to the next one. To run, the block also needs a pump and a radiator in the loop.
Technical data
| Dimensions (L x W x H) (in mm) | 174.40 x 164.50 x 51.50 |
| Radiator 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 |
| Cooling technology | Jet Engine |
Technical specifications of thermal pads
| Thermal conductivity of the thermal pads (in W/mK) | 7 |
| Thermal pads hardness ASTM 2240 | 35 Shore 00 |
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 in 2/W) | 0.1 +/- 0.01 (Test Method ASTM D5470) |
| Maximum operating pressure (psi) | 40 |
| Crowd | 1g |
| Color | Gray |
In the box
- 1x Apex Monoblock
- 1x 13.5x15x2mm Pad
- 1x 10x15x2mm Pad
- 2x 91.5x8x2mm Pad
- 2x 89x8x2mm Pad
- 1x 75x22x2mm Pad
- 1x Thermal Grease
- 1x Putty tool
- 4x AM5 Mounting Nut
- 4x Washer
- 4x M3x8mm Screw
Alphacool's manual is a PDF and shows every step of taking the board's coolers off.
