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

[ten13th]

I saw my order shipped yesterday and got it this afternoon which is great! Unfortunately my ddc hasn't arrived but I do have this. Any idea if I can take it apart and put it on the block?

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It is the same 51x51mm mounting, I don't see why not.

 

[ten13th]

This one is even thinner, its 6W with flow rate of 500L/H with 0.6m of head pressure. Maybe @fabio or @DrHudacris and others with more experience could comment on if its sufficient for two 240 rads.

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[vusun123]

OK then, any ideas on what AM4 bracket to get for the block now that Zen 3 is really tempting ? Preferably taobao or aliexpress since I can get it in less than 10 days when buying from those sites

 

[Nouvolo]

This one is even thinner, its 6W with flow rate of 500L/H with 0.6m of head pressure. Maybe @fabio or @DrHudacris and others with more experience could comment on if its sufficient for two 240 rads.

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this may not be DDC compatible. Nothing on the product pages confirms that it is...

 

[Nouvolo]

OK then, any ideas on what AM4 bracket to get for the block now that Zen 3 is really tempting ? Preferably taobao or aliexpress since I can get it in less than 10 days when buying from those sites

Zen 3 confirms that it will use AM4...no new mounting standards...

 

[DrHudacris]

This one is even thinner, its 6W with flow rate of 500L/H with 0.6m of head pressure. Maybe @fabio or @DrHudacris and others with more experience could comment on if its sufficient for two 240 rads.

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I don't think there much point in getting a lower profile pump, as the fittings will be taller anyway.

 

[vusun123]

Zen 3 confirms that it will use AM4...no new mounting standards...

I mean, since fabio pointed out that the EK mounting bracket is not ideal, I may need to source it somewhere else. Can you or anyone else link the appropriate mounting bracket ?
Edit: reading a few posts back, found your link. Will give it a try

 

[AP2]

I'm using the Aquacomputer bracket - much much better than the EK supplied one.

 

[vusun123]

I'm using the Aquacomputer bracket - much much better than the EK supplied one.

You mean this ?

 

[Nouvolo]

I mean, since fabio pointed out that the EK mounting bracket is not ideal, I may need to source it somewhere else. Can you or anyone else link the appropriate mounting bracket ?
Edit: reading a few posts back, found your link. Will give it a try

I don't think fabio's opinion mean that the mounting bracket affects the performance of Aq. I understand that his suggestion is to having easier installation of the coldplate + o-ring + bracket, and without the o-ring slipping out of place during installation.

But the stock bracket and kit should allow secure fitting if all the parts are placed properly. Correct me if I am wrong.

Let me know if anything you feel is "unusable", then I can go ahead to fix it...

 

[SoSquidTaste]

I don't think fabio's opinion mean that the mounting bracket affects the performance of Aq. I understand that his suggestion is to having easier installation of the coldplate + o-ring + bracket, and without the o-ring slipping out of place during installation.

But the stock bracket and kit should allow secure fitting if all the parts are placed properly. Correct me if I am wrong.

Let me know if anything you feel is "unusable", then I can go ahead to fix it...

Hey Nouvolo, I don't mean to belabor this too much but I'm also curious. If I had, for example, a Noctua Secufirm Intel mounting kit lying around, I could mount the AQ onto it right? My understanding was that the block itself is platform agnostic, but just happens to come bundled with only one or the other mounting.

I only ask because I got a little shellshocked by the pricetag on Zen 3, so am considering limping along on my 7700K for another year or two :]

 

[fabio]

I mean, since fabio pointed out that the EK mounting bracket is not ideal, I may need to source it somewhere else. Can you or anyone else link the appropriate mounting bracket ?
Edit: reading a few posts back, found your link. Will give it a try

The bracket is not ideal because it doesn't keep in place the gasket. The included one is fine, I have no issue with it!
Only the mounting screws and system I found it too bulky.
Using the EKWB velocity one with the Velocity backplate was simply perfect to me!

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I want to try to use the velocity coldplate as well, but is thicker though so don't know if the height will be still ok!

 

[Nouvolo]

The bracket is not ideal because it doesn't keep in place the gasket. The included one is fine, I have no issue with it!
Only the mounting screws and system I found it too bulky.
Using the EKWB velocity one with the Velocity backplate was simply perfect to me!

EK-Quantum Velocity PreciseMount - Black

EK-Quantum Velocity PreciseMount is a universal mounting mechanism for EK-Quantum Velocity CPU water blocks that offers error-preventing, tool-less installation. The result is a perfect installation, which results in perfect performance every time.

www.ekwb.com

I want to try to use the velocity coldplate as well, but is thicker though so don't know if the height will be still ok!

OK, I will try find different/better mounting screws for later iterations. ?

 

[August]

OK, I will try find different/better mounting screws for later iterations. ?

Voicing my support for this.

I imagine we can all source thumb-screws independently that match the threading, but I did find them to have less-than-ideal clearance around the block. Some kind of knurling or grip would be awesome, too—or a screw head of some kind? Can't seem to find any references for the latter, at the moment (besides the Apogee Drive II... and those are a different style, entirely).

 

[Valantar]

Personally I would prefer screws or nuts with a hex / allen key socket, though a regular PH2 would obviously be fine too.

 

[fabio]

Personally I would prefer screws or nuts with a hex / allen key socket, though a regular PH2 would obviously be fine too.

Did you tried the Aquacomputer Cuplex mounting system?? Are Hex Screws and spring!

 

[AP2]

I’m using the AC mount. Much better due then hex screw heads and the backplate is easier to install.

 

[Nouvolo]

Mounting screws update:

I've found these, let me know what you think. Please note that I need to find appropriate for mounting as well as the availability (to obtain in bulk and with stable supply).


Intel 115X


AMD AM4

 

[Valantar]

Mounting screws update:

If found these, let me know what you think. Please note that I need to find appropriate for mounting as well as the availability (to obtain in bulk and with stable supply).

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Intel 115X

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AMD AM4

Looks great! How long are they? I might be interested in ordering a kit for my aquanaut + a spare for a DIY project if the dimensions fit my needs.

 

[Nouvolo]

Looks great! How long are they? I might be interested in ordering a kit for my aquanaut + a spare for a DIY project if the dimensions fit my needs.

If it looks ok to you guys, let me get some samples from the factory and test them out myself first. Better check the quality and the actual thing first before switching over.