Details
The Alphacool Apex Monoblock for X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 AM5 is a full-cover CPU water block for one motherboard, the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.0/1.1), and its AM5 socket. It actively cools the CPU, the VRMs and the primary M.2 NVMe SSD beneath the CPU socket with a single, integrated cooling solution. Alphacool designed it specifically and exclusively for this board, so compare the board name and revision before ordering.
Properties
- Motherboard
- GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (Rev. 1.0/1.1)
- Socket
- AMD AM5
- Cools
- CPU, VRMs, primary M.2 NVMe SSD
- Cold plate
- Chrome-plated copper
- Ports
- G1/4, brass terminal
- I/O cover
- Integrated, motherboard-specific
Fit
Compatibility is limited to the one board named above. The monoblock takes the place of that board's own coolers, so they come off first. Alphacool's manual has you loosen the M.2 SSD cooler (its component M1) using the lever on the left. Then the I/O cover and VRM cooler (M2) are removed by turning the mainboard over and loosening 4 screws, and component M3 by loosening its 2 screws. The two-piece AMD retention frame is taken off as well. Once all components M1 to M3 have been removed, the mainboard is ready for mounting the block.
The manual then has you install the M.2 SSDs, removing their protective film first, and refers to the mainboard manual for details. The thermal pads are placed on the cooling block, the CPU is cleaned and the thermal grease is applied. The monoblock goes on and is secured with 4 screws. The package includes the mounting hardware for this, the thermal pads and 1g of thermal paste.
Cooling engine
The monoblock is built upon what Alphacool calls the proven design of its Apex 1 CPU cooler. It features an offset cooling base that directs coolant precisely toward the thermal hotspot of the AM5 processor, a layout optimized for AMD AM5 processors. The base is combined with Alphacool's Cross-Slot fin structure and the 3D Jetplate 2.0, which Alphacool calls advanced. This cooling engine generates high coolant velocity and pressure, and Alphacool claims exceptional heat transfer and maximum cooling efficiency for it. Alphacool describes the block as optimized for overclocking and high-performance computing, making it an excellent choice for gaming and demanding workstation applications too, in its words.
Copper and brass
The cooling block, cold plate included, is precision-machined from a solid piece of chrome-plated copper, while the G1/4 connection terminal is manufactured from brass. Alphacool calls the brass durable and says the materials ensure long-term reliability and excellent thermal conductivity. Every detail, in its words, is engineered to provide efficient cooling while maintaining structural integrity under continuous operation. It describes the construction as premium.
Design and I/O cover
A built-in I/O cover, a motherboard-specific part, creates a clean, factory-style appearance. Alphacool says the block integrates seamlessly with the motherboard, and that the motherboard-specific design enhances both cooling performance and overall system aesthetics. It pitches the block as a premium part, engineered to maximize cooling performance while complementing the motherboard's aesthetics, and as a natural centerpiece for any custom liquid-cooled build. Alphacool's summary: the ideal cooling solution for enthusiasts building a high-end custom water-cooled AM5 system. Its reason is the combining of exceptional thermal performance, premium materials and motherboard-specific engineering.
What the loop needs
The block connects through the G1/4 threads of its brass terminal. They take the compression fittings for your tube size, which are not in the box. An ARGB adapter comes with the block. To run, this CPU water cooler needs a pump and a radiator in the same loop.
In the box
- 1x Alphacool Apex Monoblock X870E AORUS ELITE WIFI7 (AM5)
- 1x 72x22x2mm thermal pad
- 2x 86x8x2mm thermal pad
- 2x 69.5x8x2mm thermal pad
- 1x 14x15x2mm thermal pad
- 1x Thermal grease
- 1x Putty tool
- 4x AM5 Mounting Nut
- 4x M3x8mm Screw
- 4x Washer
- 1x ARGB Adapter
Alphacool's manual, its installation instructions for the block, is a PDF. Its 3D model of the block is an STP file, and the 3D viewer shows it from every side.
