The Best CPU Combo Block for AM5?

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In this video let's round up three AM5 DDC options if you need a combination CPU pump block for your liquid cooled SFF build.
Tested:
ModUltra Lobo with Wavy Heatsink
EKWB Velocity 2 DDC AM5 : amzn.to/48meReT
Nouvolo Aquanaut Extreme, Acetal/Copper
Rad: amzn.to/3H44Gjz
Fans: amzn.to/47YkRus
Ryzen 7000 CPU: amzn.to/3uSPToL
You might need a DDC 4.2: amzn.to/3ToOrEU
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@AndreiE190 6 ай бұрын

One of the few channels I still get excited when a new video pops up…

@PKAWA 6 ай бұрын

Great comparison! Thanks for the effort. Now, it would also be interesting to see the temp differences between the modultra block and the Optimus signature V3

@Aexeq 6 ай бұрын

Oh boy that Lobo did a clean sweep. I always thought that EK monstrosity was bad, but its even worse after this test. I have the Lobo, Aquanaut Extreme and the old Aquanaut and i can comfortably say, that the even at the same performance I'd always go Lobo, just for how its built and finished. Another thing not mentioned is that due to whole Lobo unit being metal, the pump runs considerably cooler compared to just relying on convection with acetal blocks.

@RydRa88 6 ай бұрын

thank you. It would be great to see a comparison with classic water blocks like Alphacool Core or HEATKILLER IV/

@HorizonMakes 5 ай бұрын

Do you think the acetal version of the Lobo would perform any worse? The Lobo is just too damn expensive for me to justify right now, but the acetal version is $100 which is much more palatable, especially since my plan was to go for a Alphacool LT solo (which is around $75 including the pump)

@YoloVib3s 6 ай бұрын

Originally I planned to downsize from a water cool 011 mini to an NR200. As such I picked up the EK version of this block however, I change my mind and decided to go with a Dan-H2O case. Which ofc the EK Block does not fit so I will be purchasing the version of the block.

@rockyyz89 6 ай бұрын

Would love a filling tut

@ram100677 6 ай бұрын

Lobo for the win. Nice, didn't think it would better cooling than EK.

@svn5994 6 ай бұрын

EK products aren't good lol.

@alb9229 6 ай бұрын

@@svn5994 Depends , for blocks i do agree there are better performing blocks out there be it CPU/GPU and often cheaper too but they make good fittings. Their distroplates are also to be avoided , had two of them develop cracks after a year of usage , they still use cheap plexi while many other brands have moved to pmaa which is alot more solid .

@ram100677 6 ай бұрын

@@svn5994 I don’t mess with custom loop stuff now but will soon. I’ll definitely look around at other options to get that balanced budget/performance. What is your go to manufacturers svn5994 for water-cooling stuff?

@ram100677 6 ай бұрын

@@alb9229 nice tips!

@MachinesMore 6 ай бұрын

Yup, EK fittings have been reliable for me and ZMT tubing is the stuff- nothing else quite like it.

@ipressdatofu 6 ай бұрын

Do you have any recommendations on 240mm AIO? I’ve been a huge fan of the 360mm Arctic LF2 in my Fractal Torrent but unfortunately none of Arctic’s AIOs fit the A4 H2O I’m looking to build in. Is EK my best bet? Are Asetek pumps still garbage? Is the cooler master atmos you reviewed reliable? Sorry for the barrage of questions, but haven’t found anyone talking about it on Reddit and GN hasn’t done a tear down of these.

@kevin5543 9 күн бұрын

Curious to know if you've tried the Barrow cpu+pump+res block? I've heard horror stories about filling it, but you seem to think the EK Velocity was easier to fill than the modultra, so was wondering if the EK was also significantly easier than the Barrow block.

@bruderkraut 6 ай бұрын

Can you also pop on a d5? Also does the modultra and nouvolu fit any pump? So would a ek ddc 4.2 fit (w heatsink)?

@joelg1318 5 ай бұрын

i just recently purchased the EK velocity2 am5 version i have no regerts.

@alb9229 6 ай бұрын

Does an ek torque drain valve fit on the filling port of the lobo ? If so you can some longue tube there and filling should be a breeze .

@MachinesMore 6 ай бұрын

Not directly since you’d have to adapt from g-1/8 to g-1/4. My preference is to tee at the rad or somewhere easier to access- in a sandwich it might be fine to access the top of the mobo when all built up, but in a traditional layout with side mount rad top of the pump becomes a tough spot both to fill safely and also to access.

@EEGworld 5 ай бұрын

Wanna see the modultra acetal tested !

@MachinesMore 5 ай бұрын

I’ve got it! Will be doing a follow-up.

@jormaliha9330 3 ай бұрын

@@MachinesMore Love your content man. Would love to see that acetal block tested soon! The acetal version is much more budget friendly, if it performs similar it would be amazing.

@phantommaggotxxx 6 ай бұрын

what about D5 options or dc-lt?

@MostlyDrew 6 күн бұрын

stupid question, but all of these has a reservoir built in right?

@MachinesMore 5 күн бұрын

They all have fill points but only the EK has what I would consider a true reservoir, in other words an area where air can freely bleed off into without being sucked back in.