Production Aquanaut Basic/Extreme - Ultra Low Profile CPU Block & Pump Mount Combo

[Nouvolo]

Aquanaut is an ultra low profile CPU block & pump mount combo optimized for space saving, clean and minimalist custom loop builds. It is now offered in 2 versions:

• Aquanaut Basic - available now
  • OG / basic / budget model
  • Stock configuration or standard builds
  • Features : nickel plated copper cold plate with micro fins / reserve flow
  • Support DDC Laing compatible pumps
  • Update May 2022 : Includes both AM4 & 115x/1700 mounting kits
• Aquanaut Extreme - available now
  • Advanced / enthusiast / premium model
  • Stock or OC configurations, premium or high end builds
  • Available in POM (black) + copper OR acrylic (clear) + nickel plated copper cold plate
  • Bigger cold plate with best in class high density fins ~0.2mm (width/gap) & 40x40mm (coverage)
  • Features : optimized forward jet flow / fill ports / both AM4 & 115X/1700 mounting kits included
  • Support DDC Laing compatible pumps

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Nouvolo Aquanaut - Ultra Low Profile CPU Block & Pump Mount Combo

Aquanaut is an ultra low profile CPU block & pump mount combo optimized for space saving, clean and minimalist custom loop builds. It mounts on top of the CPU serving as a CPU water block as well as a (DDC) pump mount. It includes cold plate with micro channel fins for guided water flow and...

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Nouvolo designs and manufactures Small Form Factor SFF PC computer cases with modular, modern and minimalist design. Our PC cases support high performance custom PC builds using industry standard components with clean aesthetics, and allow flexible and expandable configuration.

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Aquanaut Basic - Installation Guide (video)

Aquanaut Extreme - Installation Guide (video)

 

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Design & Development Log

Spoiler: Aquanaut Combo Specs

• Product Name : Aquanaut
• Description : Ultra Low Profile CPU + Pump Water Block
• Pump type : Laing DDC / VTX (standard) / (EK) SPC
• CPU : 115x/AM4 compatible
• Dimensions: 86(L) x 62(W) x 24(H) mm (without pump)
• Material : CNC'ed acrylic / POM (water block), nickel plated copper (cold plate)
• Mounting and screws: all M4 (length: 10mm/12mm), for pump not included
• Others: jet plate - experimental *Update: no jet plate included in latest version

* Jet plates will not be included going forward, it does not give noticeable temps improvement, but only increase restriction, hence requires higher pump power/pressure. Aquanaut is a reverse flow water block, and does not benefit much by using jet plate.

Spoiler: Aquanaut Combo - Progress Update 2020

• Apr : [prototyping] 3D printing (acrylic top) - DONE
• Apr : [prototyping] cold plate sourcing (with micro channels) - DONE
• Apr : [prototyping] mounting bracket for 115x/AM4 - DONE
• May : o-rings sourcing - DONE
• Jul/Aug CNC acrylic top - DONE
• Aug : Beta testing - beta testing (Google) sign up form [link] for SFF community (cutoff 31 Aug 2020) - Closed
• [Milestone] Sep : Early testing orders shipped (22 Sep 2020). SFFF Community (testers) feedback.
• [Launched] 1 Oct 2020

Spoiler: Aquanaut Combo - Prototype

 

[bricemx]

Just something to mess around while staying home, still figuring out channels for the metal block. ? May (or may not) see the light of the day. May just make a dozen for enthusiasts, let me know if you are interested. Suggestions welcome.

Specs

• CPU : 115x/AM4 compatible
• SFF Case Compatibility : CPU height clearance of 60mm (including Steck)
• Dimensions : 86(L) x 62(W) x 20(H), excluding pump

Me I'm interested in this, let's give it a try and see how it perform.

 

[orionas]

Here is an idea: make a just an acrylic top for already existing coldplates, i.e. for EK.

 

[Van0]

Just writing a post to say I'm interested

 

[srekal34]

I am interested as well, this is one of the most needed things in the SFF right now.

 

[Allhopeforhumanity]

If you could manage to keep it at or under 55mm with pump, its an easy day 1 buy.

 

[Navidson_Record]

Also very interested, however I do agree with a previous comment of just making a top for a preexisting block.
Either direction, I'm still very interested.

 

[Nouvolo]

So far so good ?

Note : The block does clear the ram slots

 

[Nouvolo]

If you could manage to keep it at or under 55mm with pump, its an easy day 1 buy.

The block itself will probably be about 20mm tall.

 

[Nouvolo]

Also very interested, however I do agree with a previous comment of just making a top for a preexisting block.
Either direction, I'm still very interested.

That will be easier yes, but worry about the after sales support I need to provide... so many different water-blocks out there. I will try provide the metal block also, to make it a more complete product.

 

[orionas]

The block itself will probably be about 20mm tall.

Will it support other pumps like SPC, as well?

 

[Nouvolo]

Will it support other pumps like SPC, as well?

Just DDC for the moment. Updated specs.

Are the mounting dimensions the same, 50mmx500mm? Need to find the SPC specs before I can confirm.

 

[srekal34]

Incredible progress. Cant wait for the release.

 

[lehman]

Just DDC for the moment. Updated specs.

Are the mounting dimensions the same, 50mmx500mm? Need to find the SPC specs before I can confirm.

Yes, the SPC pump has 50mm x 50mm mount pattern. I have one torn apart for my pump block modeling if you have any questions about it.

Lehman

 

[Nouvolo]

Incredible progress. Cant wait for the release.

Staying home can be productive? Back to gaming now?

 

[Nouvolo]

Yes, the SPC pump has 50mm x 50mm mount pattern. I have one torn apart for my pump block modeling if you have any questions about it.

Lehman

How about the impeller? Diameter of the cavity? And how much does it stick out from the body of the pump? Well will be best if I can find the dimensions of the top.

 

[Shatrod]

Is it possible to extend the block a little bit here and there to cool the vrm and chipset too?

 

[Nouvolo]

Is it possible to extend the block a little bit here and there to cool the vrm and chipset too?

“extending" the block also means for the special CNC metal bottom piece, which will be hard to produce on small quantities.

 

[Allhopeforhumanity]

Is it possible to extend the block a little bit here and there to cool the vrm and chipset too?

The problem with extending any block outside of the keep out space is that you limit its compatibility. He'd probably have to create a new block for each motherboard at that point.