Details
The Aquacomputer Cuplex Kryos NEXT RGBpx Black AM5/AM4, Acetal / .925 Silver (21840) is a CPU water block for AMD socket AM5 and AM4. It has a white acetal top and a .925 sterling silver base.
Properties
- Sockets
- AMD AM5, AM4
- Top
- White acetal, black anodized aluminum frame
- Base
- .925 sterling silver (925/000)
- Ports
- 2x G1/4, 25.5 mm apart
- Lighting
- 11 RGBpx LEDs
- Size
- 111 x 75 x 22 mm without screws
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. Coolant flows through an integrated flat nozzle in the cooler housing into the middle of an extremely fine microstructure (under 200 µm) and out to both sides. Aquacomputer says this thus sets new standards for cooling performance.
Mounting system
The mounting system is made of solid stainless steel sheet, 2.5 mm thick, with 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. A defined stop on the bracket gives optimal contact pressure and force distribution. The screws turn by hand or with a hexagon socket wrench. As on socket 2011, 2066 and TR4, the AM5 and AM4 backplate is already part of the mainboard processor socket, so no additional backplate is required.
The block comes with what Aquacomputer calls excellent thermal paste: Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut, 0.5 grams, packed in a syringe. It can be easily applied with the enclosed plastic spatula and is enough for approximately five applications.
RGBpx illumination
The 11 individually addressable RGBpx LEDs are integrated under the black aluminum cover. The cable in the box runs from their side connector to an RGBpx output of an Aqua Computer device; more components can be daisy-chained.
Compatibility
The manual lists these compatible devices:
- D5 NEXT (41118)
- farbwerk 360 (53279)
- farbwerk nano (53280, 53281)
- OCTO (53286)
- QUADRO (53256)
The RGBpx adapter (53285) for common motherboard LED connectors is sold separately.
What the loop needs
Two G1/4 ports take two fittings. Coolant goes in through the fitting close to the center and returns from the lateral connector next to the "NEXT" engraving; reversed flow significantly decreases cooling performance. Pump and radiator need sufficient performance, and for corrosion inhibition Aquacomputer requires Double Protect Ultra 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
Mounting steps are in the manual.
