Following the launch of Intel's X299 chipset, EKWB has released a new monoblock for the ASUS ROG Strix X299-E Gaming motherboard. This is one of the first X299 monoblocks available and it will add water cooling to both the CPU and the VRM, thanks to a huge single water block. The EK-FB ASUS Strix X299-E RGB Monoblock is compatible with ASUS Aura Sync, which will allow you to create great looking setups thanks to customizable lighting.


EK’s latest monoblock comes with only one inlet and one outlet, which helps keeping your loop clean. If you were to cool your setup with a separate block for the CPU and the VRM that would mean you’d have twice the number of connectors and more tubes ending in a less clean build. The base of the monoblock is made from nickel-plated electrolytic copper, while the top is available in acrylic glass.

The monoblock is equipped with a 4-pin RGB LED strip that can be connected to the motherboard’s 4-pin LED header or it can be connected to any other 4-pin LED controller. The LED strip can easily be adjusted thanks to the cable or it can be exchanged with a custom LED strip. This new monoblock has been designed in cooperation with ASUS and features the EK-Supremacy EVO water block, sitting on top of the CPU. It will be interesting to find out how efficiently these new monoblocks cool the VRMs, which are getting really hot in the case of the latest X299 based motherboards, especially, when combined with the Core i7-7900X 10-core chip.

The price of the EK-FB ASUS Strix X299-E RGB Monoblock is set to 119.95€ and it should already be available in the EK Webshop as well as through EK’s reseller network.




Source: EKWB