Alphacool Core 1 Aurora CPU Water Block and Thermal Grizzly 1851 Contact Frame Bundle, Silver

This bundle includes the Alphacool Core 1 Aurora CPU Water Block and the Thermal Grizzly 1851 CPU Contact Frame.

With the Core 1, Alphacool presents a new generation of CPU water cooling. The latest desktop processors are constantly becoming more powerful, but they also produce more and more waste heat. The Core 1 reliably solves this problem with the help of its completely newly developed 3D jet plate, which is also used in industry. The CPU water cooler, made entirely of metal, not only impresses with its elegant appearance, but also has a new mounting system that simplifies installation.

The best of old and new
Alphacool brings the best of both worlds together with the Core 1. In addition to the new 3D jetplate, Alphacool returns to its roots by evenly distributing the coolant on the revised radiator base using a proven cross slot technique. Inside the cooler, O-rings ensure precise water flow and thus ensure effective cooling. The Core 1 housing is milled from a high-quality block of brass and has nickel-plated connections. The copper base of the cooler, also nickel-plated, has been enlarged to ensure full coverage of large CPUs.

New mounting system
The mounting system has also been revised. Compared to the previous Alphacool models, it requires fewer screws. First, the backplate (Intel) is pre-assembled with four spacers. Then the thermal paste is applied to the CPU. The appropriate mounting frame is then placed on the CPU cooler and fastened to the spacers with four nuts.

Core Design
The functional and elegant design is a central element of Alphacool's Core series. The nickel-plated connections and the subtle contour line stand out from the high-quality brass housing. The rounded corners give the overall picture the perfect touch. The Core 1 is available in different color designs, as well as in subtly illuminated aRGB Aurora models.

Compatibility:
Intel: LGA 1700 / 1851
AMD: AM4 / AM5

Technical specifications

Dimensions: (L x W x H) 72 x 72 x 26.50mm
Material cooler: nickel-plated copper
Material housing: Brass
Material connections: nickel plated brass
Connections: 2 x G1/4"
Power connection: Digital RGB 3 pin 5V
Number of digital aRGB LEDs: 18

The Intel 1851 CPU Contact Frame V1 is the version of the well-known mounting aid tailored to Intel motherboards with the LGA1851 socket. By using the Intel 1851 CPU Contact Frame V1, the concave bending of the CPU’s Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS) caused by the standard Integrated Loading Mechanism (ILM) is avoided. This results in better contact between the CPU cooler and the IHS, improving cooling performance.

Reduction of CPU temperatures
Easy to install
Anodized aluminum

Installing the contact frame is very simple and requires only a few steps. First, the motherboard's Integrated Loading Mechanism (ILM) must be removed. Depending on the CPU cooler and the CPU used, processor temperatures can be noticeably reduced. When switching from the Reduced-Load ILM (RL-ILM) used on some LGA1851 motherboards, temperature reductions of up to 4°C can be expected, and up to 6°C when switching from the standard ILM.

The Intel 1851 CPU Contact Frame V1 is compatible with Intel Core Ultra 200 Series processors for the LGA1851 socket. Additionally, the frame is compatible with CPUs whose Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS) has been sanded down by no more than 0.2 millimeters. Care must be taken during installation to ensure no electronic components are located under the frame, especially with Mini-ITX form factor motherboards.

Removing the Integrated Loading Mechanism (ILM) from the motherboard may void the manufacturer's warranty for the motherboard!