Details
The Aquacomputer Cuplex Kryos NEXT RGBpx Black 1200/1156/1155/1151/1150, Acrylic / Nickel (21823) is a CPU water block for Intel socket 1200, 1156, 1155, 1151 and 1150. A clear acrylic housing with a black anodized aluminum cover sits on a nickel base.
Properties
- Sockets
- Intel 1200, 1156, 1155, 1151, 1150
- Top
- Clear acrylic, black anodized aluminum cover
- Base
- Nickel, extremely fine microstructure
- Lighting
- 11 individually addressable RGBpx LEDs
Cooler base and flow
Aquacomputer says the cuplex kryos NEXT represents a new milestone in the development of CPU water coolers, and that the areas of cooling performance, assembly and functionality have been perfected here. An integrated flat nozzle in the cooler housing guides the coolant into the middle of the cooler base and its microstructure. By Aquacomputer's account, this thus sets new standards for cooling performance. The radiator base is made of nickel.
Mounting system
The mounting system is made of solid stainless steel sheet, 2.5 mm thick, with the nickel-plated spring cups pressed in. Attaching the cooler to the mainboard with knurled screws and springs keeps the holding system visually very tidy, due to the low height. The bracket has a defined stop for optimal contact pressure and force distribution.
The version for socket 115x or AM3 is equipped with a backplate with a silicone cover, which additionally stabilizes the mainboard. It goes below the processor socket with a black insulation mat, and the retention bolts screw through the motherboard into it.
Thermal paste
The cooler comes with excellent thermal paste from Thermal Grizzly: Kryonaut, 0.5 grams. It is packed in a syringe, and it can be easily applied with the enclosed plastic spatula.
RGBpx illumination
The 11 LEDs are integrated under the black aluminum cover. Their connector, left above the "N" of the "NEXT" engraving, takes the included cable to an RGBpx output of an Aqua Computer device. More RGBpx components daisy-chain from the adjacent connector.
Compatibility
Aquacomputer lists these devices with an RGBpx output:
- D5 NEXT (41118)
- farbwerk 360 (53279)
- farbwerk nano (53280, 53281)
- OCTO (53286)
- QUADRO (53256)
An adapter for common motherboard connectors (53285) is sold separately.
What the loop needs
Two connections take two fittings. Coolant flows in through the fitting close to the center and out of the lateral connector by the "NEXT" engraving; reversed flow significantly decreases cooling performance. For corrosion inhibition Aquacomputer requires Double Protect Ultra as coolant.
In the box
- 1x mounted cooler
- 1x mounting kit (screws, springs, etc.)
- 1x Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut thermal paste, approx. 0.5 grams in syringe
- 1x plastic spatula
- 1x RGBpx connection cable 50 cm
- 1x assembly instructions
The manual covers mounting, flow direction and the RGBpx connection.
