EKWB EK-Quantum Magnitude CPU Water Block Lignum Edition, LGA 1700, Walnut

EK-Quantum Magnitude - 1700 Lignum Edition - Walnut is a flagship bespoke CPU water block from EK® that brings the highest cooling performance with the lowest possible flow restriction. The 1700 version of the water block is using a specific combination of flow distribution insert, mounting pressure, and cold plate geometry tailored for the IHS and die layout of Intel® 12th Generation Core CPUs. It features all the perks of EK-Quantum Magnitude with the added bonus of a uniquely luxurious wooden cover. Each water block has a unique wood pattern that differs from every other water block that is made. This version of the water block features a nickel-plated copper cold plate with a CNC-machined acetal top, covered by a unique hand-crafted Walnut wood piece.

Different from any mounting structure used by other water blocks that are usually black and mundane plates, the design accentuates an integrated X-shaped, three-dimensional frame with premium finishes that firmly cradles the main body in place while the screws are morphed into a sophisticated design detail.

A CNC machined solid brass insert made it possible to significantly enlarge and optimize the cooling engine. Compared to previous generations of water blocks, the fin array has a 50% bigger surface area, all contained in a smaller footprint to ensure maximum compatibility even with m-ITX motherboards. The copper cold plate uses 0.40mm wide microchannels and 0.26mm thick microfins to maximize the thermal transfer with minimal flow restriction.

Since EK-Quantum Magnitude was engineered from the ground up for each specific socket, the 1700 version features an insert that directs flow evenly over the CPU die which is used in combination with a cold plate geometry that is specific to 1700 socket processors. One more feature of the Intel-based Magnitude CPU water block is the reversible insert that can accommodate easier tube routing. It allows the user to swap the inlet and outlet port, by simply rotating the brass insert piece by 180°.

The aesthetic frame can be replaced with color-anodized aluminum variants that perfectly match EK-Quantum Torque fitting lineup or with a brass nickel-plated frame. The aesthetic interchangeable inner frames are sold separately.

The cold plate of the Magnitude water block is intentionally machined into a convex shape to align with the concave shape of the CPU IHS. However, if you are interested in a flat cold plate that works perfectly with lapped CPUs or aftermarket IHSs, EK is providing a special, flat bare copper as well as nickel-plated copper. Cold plates that are sold separately

The Magnitude is supplied with an additional, thicker jet plate. If the user concludes that his CPU IHS is exceptionally concave (poor thermal paste spread after mounting), the curvature of the water block cold plate can be adjusted by using this secondary jet plate. It will make the center of the contact area bow by an additional 0.1mm outwards, for it to make better contact with the IHS.

CPU socket compatibility:
- Intel LGA-1700

Enclosed:
- EK-Quantum Magnitude AM4 Lignum Edition Water Block
- Mounting mechanism with all necessary springs, screws, and washers
- Stock Jet plate (pre-installed) - 0.6C
- Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut (1.0g) Thermal Paste