Optimus Signature V3 CPU Block - Intel and Thermal Grizzly 1851 Contact Frame Bundle, Silver Ceramic - Raw Copper

The Optimus Signature V3 block is the finest CPU block ever created for Intel CPUs, custom designed for LGA 1700/1851 platform models, including the 14900k, 13900k, 12900k CPUs. With the goal of creating the best ever, we went back to the drawing board and redesigned a CPU block from the ground up. New Intel-specific cold plate, revolutionary jet structure and a monolithic metal body worthy of the Signature name.

The Signature Block was entirely designed for Intel's latest CPUs. The V3 went through numerous iterations and tests to dial in the correct offset, cold plate size, bow shape and flow path, resulting in a block that squeezes out every last bit of performance from the CPU.

WHY SO GOOD?

The biggest reason Optimus blocks are so much better than the competition is because the high heat output in increasingly smaller areas. For example, a GPU die used to output 250w maximum. Now, GPUs have smaller dies but vastly higher heat output at 600w.

With the latest CPUs, especially bare die, the actual surface area needing to be cooled is extremely compact. This means the fins directly above the die itself do the majority of the work to cool the CPU.

Performance is relatively simple to explain: surface area + flow rate + contact = performance. By having the highest possible surface area directly above the dies, and then increasing the flow rate through the new Signature jet system, plus a highly-specific contact mounting system for Intel, the Optimus Signature V3 is able to remove heat at a faster rate than competing designs.|

Revolutionary Jet Structure
The new two piece jet structure (blue) replaces typical jet plates and inserts, allowing for maximum flow with highest possible velocity onto the fins. The unique flow path transitions from a circle to a slot with zero bends or edges that create liquid vortexes that slow the velocity of the coolant. Because of its unique, non-traditional shape, the insert is impossible to be machined out of a single piece of material, requiring a two piece design machined with extreme precision so the two pieces mate together perfectly. When machined out of Delrin polymer, the insert strength, surface finish, and precision surpasses anything that could be done with injection molding or 3D printing.

Signature GEN3 MICROFIN COLD PLATE

THE BEST IS NOW BETTER
Optimus's legendary fin design features the finest fins in the world, now improved with a 25% larger cold plate designed for Optimus Signature blocks (Gen3 vs Gen2 cold plate shown).

Additionally, numerous other improvements have gone into the Gen3 cold plates beyond simply fin area. Now fins are even more precise and stronger for incredibly even flow across the entire surface. Additional work has gone into the overall design, including wall thickness, exit pockets and IHS matching characteristics.

While making an Optimus cold plate takes considerably longer than a traditional cold plate, the performance results are worth it.

THE FINEST FINS EVER CREATED
Over three years of development went into creating our truly next-level patent-pending fin technology. Using a fully CNC machining process, Optimus is able to achieve 0.1016mm (0.004”) fins with 0.2032mm (0.008”) micro channels. This isn't just superior craftsmanship, it's generations beyond other fin designs.

WORLD'S SMOOTHEST COLDPLATE

Optimus sets another record for flattest cold plate on the market. Optimus machines blocks less than 1 micro-inch (µin) in flatness. This is 0.000025mm of roughness (measuring the peaks and valleys of the surface).Other companies are over 400% rougher than Optimus coldplates.

The only way to truly guarantee 0.000025mm level of accuracy is to CNC the cold plate perfectly with diamond bits. Optimus created proprietary diamond tooling that allows the cold plates to come off the CNC with a perfect mirror finish.

Additionally, because we control the fins and cold plate to such a precise level, we can make the distance between CPU IHS and the fins extremely small. Thin cold plates are able to transfer heat from the CPU faster than thicker cold plates

MATERIALS
TOP PLATE: US-sourced brass monoblock
COLD PLATE: US-sourced premium C110-grade copper
COLD PLATE FINISH: Raw copper or electroless Pro-XE nickel
THUMB NUTS: US-sourced machined 6061 aluminum, satin hard anodized
O-RINGS: US-made plasticizer-free EPDM o-rings
MOUNTING POSTS: US-made 18-8 stainless steel stainless steel cold plate screws

Compatibility
MOUNTING: Intel LGA 1700/1851
CPUs: Compatible with 12th, 13th and 14th Gen CPUs