Details
The Alphacool Core RX 9070 XT Nitro+ with Backplate is a GPU water block for the Sapphire NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and the Sapphire NITRO+ AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards. It cools the card with a chrome-plated copper block under an acrylic top, and the aluminum backplate is in the box.
Properties
- Fits
- Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070
- Cold plate
- Chrome-plated copper
- Top
- Acrylic, transparent
- Ports
- 4 x G1/4
- Backplate
- Aluminum, 3 mm thick, included
- Lighting
- 10 digital aRGB LEDs, 5V
Compatibility
Alphacool lists these cards for this block:
- Sapphire NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 GPU
- Sapphire NITRO+ AMD Radeon™ RX 9070 XT GPU
The block was designed for one special PCB layout, and card makers sometimes revise a board so that a cooler no longer fits later models. Before ordering, compare your card and its PCB number with the pictures in Alphacool's GPU configurator, or look it up in its Compatibility List for AMD cards.
Copper block and terminal
At the center of the cooler is a copper block, milled from a single piece. It is complemented by a precisely machined brass connection terminal with a nylon cover. Alphacool says the chrome plating makes the copper cooler more durable and ensures a smoother and brighter surface than conventional nickel plating. The series continues to rely on high-quality brass connectors, which Alphacool describes as guaranteeing optimal quality and safety.
Design and lighting
Alphacool introduces the block in its Core product series, a new series of graphics card water coolers for the latest AMD Radeon RX generation. The visual design of the GPU water cooler has only been changed slightly. A special highlight is the newly added Core emblem above the jet plate, which underlines the affiliation with the series and visually enhances the design. The backplate is specially adapted to the card and covers the entire back of the copper cooler, which gives the complete block a clear and uniform appearance. In combination with the aRGB lighting, the acrylic enables even and impressive illumination of the entire cooler.
Flow and testing
Technically, Alphacool says, the cooler has been completely redesigned. To optimize cooling performance, the gaps between the cooler and the components on the PCB were redefined and tested. Alphacool simulated the water flow using what it calls state-of-the-art software, and the result was verified in practical tests. These extensive tests enabled improvements to the cooler base and the nozzle (the jetplate), which Alphacool says ensure the best possible cooling performance for the new generation. Its claim for the series is that the coolers combine the highest quality with exceptional performance and, thanks to an optimized technical design, deliver outstanding cooling.
What the loop needs
The block has four G1/4 connections. Two take the compression fittings for your tube size, which are not in the box, and the other two take the two plugs that are, along with a plug tool. The lighting has a 3-Pin JST power connector and runs at a voltage of 5V, and an ARGB adapter is included. Thermal pads, thermal grease, a putty tool, a screwdriver and the PCI bracket also come with the block.
Technical data cooler
| Dimensions total (L x W x H) | 222.20 x 137.97 x 33.52 mm |
| Material cooler | chrome-plated copper |
| Material cooler top | Acrylic |
| Material terminal | Nylon |
| Material Connection thread | Brass |
| Maximum working temperature | 60 °C |
| Pressure tested | 0.8 bar |
| Threads | 4 x G1/4 |
| Thickness cooler bottom | 3.25 mm |
| Thickness cooling fins | 0.4 mm |
| Distance cooling fins | 0.4 mm |
| Illumination | digital aRGB LEDs |
| Power connector digital aRGB LEDs | 3-Pin JST |
| Power digital aRGB LEDs | 5V |
| Number of digital aRGB LEDs | 10 |
| Color | transparent |
Technical data backplate
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 222.20 x 109.40 x 6.00 mm |
| Thickness backplate without spacers | 3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum |
Notes
- Alphacool asks that the block be used only with clear transparent water cooling fluids. It warns that the particles and additives in Pastel liquids can clog and permanently damage water cooling products, from a radiator or pump to coolers and hoses, and that this can void the manufacturer's warranty.
- Remove the original cooler on an antistatic mat and clean the card of thermal paste and pad residues before fitting the block. Check during assembly that taller parts have enough space around them.
In the box
- 1x Core RX 9070 XT Nitro+ cooler
- 1x Backplate
- 3x 40x15x1mm Pad
- 1x 66x8x1mm Pad
- 1x 76x8x1mm Pad
- 2x 8x8x1mm Pad
- 3x 40x8x3mm Pad
- 1x 45x45x3mm Pad
- 1x 20x8x3mm Pad
- 1x Thermal Grease
- 1x Putty tool
- 1x ARGB Adapter
- 1x Plug tool
- 1x Screwdriver
- 2x G1/4 Plug
- 11x M2x10mm screws
- 1x PCI-Bracket
- 1x M3x4mm screw
- 1x Washer
Alphacool's manual and data sheet are both PDFs. Its 3D model of the block is an STP file, and the 3D viewer shows it from every side.
