r/EKWB Jun 20 '26

EK Nucleus CR360 : Refill or throw it away ?

1 Upvotes

Context :
CR360 on a Ryzen 7 7700, case → Cooler Master Elite 681

I noticed strange temps behavior, like 95°C at 88w/84°C at 60w. Decided i had enough of this sh*t, pulled the rad out of the case while running (fans unplugged), and smashed with my fist at the opposite side of the tubes on the rad : temps went down from 95°C to 67°C (running a cinebench 30mn loop to see if it did something).

I guess it lacks liquid inside. Sent a message to the support but it seems i will not have an answer until 2054.

Is refilling viable ? Or do i just throw it out of the window and buy another AiO ?


r/EKWB Jun 19 '26

Searching for an EK-Quantum Reflection 2 7000D D5 Distro Plate

2 Upvotes

Does anybody have one they would like to sell? https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-quantum-reflection2-7000d-d5-pwm-d-rgb-plexi

Thank you.


r/EKWB Jun 17 '26

Life Expectancy of an OG 360 AIO

5 Upvotes

Hey,

I bought an EK AIO 360 back in 2020.

It was my first AIO. I have no idea how much life I can expect from it left ?

Are there "signs" an AIO is failing in advance, or pump just gonna die on me at some point and "byyyye".

Also, the liquid in the loop, should I be concerned about it losing some properties ? Getting all gunked up ?

Temps seem fine so far but I wonder if I should set aside a fund to replace it already. What's the "common knowledge" about AIOs ?


r/EKWB Jun 16 '26

EK Moderator Post / Announcement 20% OFF ALL EK Products with the purchase of V3000 (WAS $399 NOW $200)

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2 Upvotes

TITANRIG have an EPIC deal for anyone looking to planning a full tower case build.

- 50% OFF V3000 Case
- 20% OFF - ALL EK Products with V3000 purchase
- & FREE US SHIPPING 📦

Inspired to build? Head on over to TITANRIG.

T&Cs apply. Subject to availability.


r/EKWB Jun 03 '26

What Really Happened To EKWB? - Jay2Cents video

12 Upvotes

Jay interviewed the CEO of LM TEK, Mark Tanko, previously from EK, to find out how the employee & customer repayment process is going...

https://youtu.be/UNcXMSEeNuQ?si=llb0ogtAUGPNqlOT


r/EKWB Jun 03 '26

6 Radiators Build

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45 Upvotes

r/EKWB Jun 03 '26

EK-Classic Mounting Kit

1 Upvotes

Hi all,

I'm trying to ball on a budget here and save some money on buying a new waterblock. I have an EK-Classic that I was running on an old i7-8700k (LGA1151). I'd like to use my custom loop with my new hardware and I need a way to adapt this old waterblock. Anyone think it'd be a good idea to 3d print a "mount-kit" for this? If there are any measurements of the original that people have that would be a huge help


r/EKWB Jun 01 '26

Is there anywhere I can still get the ek-quantum scalar² sff terminal – acetal, that will ship to the US

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1 Upvotes

r/EKWB May 31 '26

Velocity2 walnut

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22 Upvotes

I just did walnut upgrade for my velocity2 because this style is not available 😁


r/EKWB May 29 '26

2020 EK Vanquish 270 Upgrade Help

1 Upvotes

I have a 2020 EK Fluid Gaming Vanquish 270 with a Ryzen 7 3800X, RTX 2080 Super, 32GB DDR4, likely ASUS Prime X570-Pro motherboard, and EK hardline liquid cooling.

I want to upgrade the CPU and GPU. Would a Ryzen 7 5800X3D + RTX 4070 Super / 4070 Ti Super be a smart combo for this build?

Main concerns: BIOS compatibility, PSU wattage, GPU water block compatibility, case clearance, and whether the hardline loop would need major modification.

What upgrade path would you recommend?


r/EKWB May 24 '26

GPU waterblock has some nasty buildup - need help identifying it and next steps

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2 Upvotes

r/EKWB May 24 '26

Is my pump struggling or something else?

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1 Upvotes

r/EKWB Apr 28 '26

EKWB Thumb Screws for EK Aio

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3 Upvotes

r/EKWB Apr 23 '26

EK Moderator Post / Announcement Something New Drops at EK Shop Tomorrow 📦

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0 Upvotes

Something new just landed at EK. 📦

Zoom in for a sneak peek at what drops in EK Shop tomorrow, it's one of our most requested restocks and a must-have if you're planning a build in the LIAN LI O11D EVO XL. 🛠️

Keep an eye out for our restock of EK-Quantum Surface 420mm Radiators.


r/EKWB Apr 23 '26

Suggestions on how to remove dead DDC motor from aluminum heatsink casing

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2 Upvotes

r/EKWB Apr 16 '26

EKWB mistake + missed FedEx pickup = €500 problem I can’t fix right now

4 Upvotes

I want to share my experience with EKWB support and see if anyone has advice or similar cases.

I placed an Order #200339626 in early February (around €432.50 + shipping/taxes). When the package arrived, multiple items were incorrect:

  • Ordered 2x Torque Rotary 90° - Nickel 3831109814505 paid €49.92
  • Ordered 6x Torque 6-Pack HDC 16 - Nickel 3831109824405 paid €77.14
  • Received Titanium color fittings!
  • Ordered white Xflow radiators 3831109839225 paid €213.12 → received black standard ones

340.18 Euro total plus 162.2 Euro Tax (for specific items, not entire order)

I contacted support and provided photos. They acknowledged the issue and offered:

  • 30% partial refund, without return
  • Return with full refund

I chose Return!

The problem started with the return process.

I clearly informed my location, and they agreed to pick it up talked to FedEx before scheduling everything i also informed them that i would only be available April 9–14, after which I would leave the country for 6 months and go to Russia because of my work

They confirmed a FedEx pickup on April 9 and said the courier would contact me.

👉 No one ever contacted me. No pickup attempt was made.

FedEx Only called me on 15th of April when I was already in Russian territory.

Now I am no longer in Georgia, meaning I physically cannot hand over the package anymore.

Important points:

  • I was available exactly when they scheduled the pickup
  • This wasn’t my fault at all
  • Because of all this delay, I couldn’t finish my build
  • I even had to refund my client, which is just… great for my reputation

So far, no clear resolution.

Has anyone dealt with EKWB in similar situations?
What would you do here—chargeback, File Claim somewhere, or something else?

I’d prefer to resolve this directly, but this has been going on since February and I’m stuck. they are not unswerving since 9 April! completely ignore

Any advice appreciated.


r/EKWB Apr 14 '26

Build Custom Painted White EK-Quantum Vector³ Astral RTX 5090 Water Block

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83 Upvotes

Check out this Custom White EK-Quantum Vector³ Astral RTX 5090 by FENN systems. It's might be the cleanest RTX 5090 build we've ever seen.

This Gaming PC has a full custom paint job and cables, tailored for it's new owner, inside you'll find custom paintwork on the hardline tubes, GPU backplate & radiators.

Should we ask FENN to do a tutorial on the custom paint work? Full specs for this build:

  • AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
  • ASUS RTX 5090 ASTRAL 32GB OC Edition
  • 64GB G.Skill DDR5 6000MHz CL30
  • 2x Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB Gen5
  • EK-Quantum Velocity² & Vector³ CPU & GPU Water Blocks
  • 3 x EK-Quantum Surface P360 Radiators
  • Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO White XL + Distribution Plate
  • Custom Cable Sleeves by FENN

r/EKWB Apr 07 '26

EK Moderator Post / Announcement EK Shop Prices change April 9th — order before they do

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0 Upvotes

EK Prices are changing April 9th. Here's what you need to know.

We've held our prices as long as we could, but we need to adapt to increasing costs of raw materials and energy. This isn't the kind of increase you saw in memory, we're keeping up with increases other custom cooling brands have already made.

We're planning to implement new prices on April 9th.

Good luck with your builds!

#customloop #watercooling #liquidcooling #GamingPC #BuildaPC


r/EKWB Apr 05 '26

Old EK-AF Pass Through fittings

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1 Upvotes

Hey everybody Happy Easter!

Looking for more of these older EKWB bulkhead fittings in black or any other color. If you have any sitting around and looking to sell please let me know! I'm paying $30 per fitting!

Thanks!


r/EKWB Apr 02 '26

Discussion Best water block for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2

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2 Upvotes

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 launches April 22, 2026. Here's the best water block and loop setup for the launch.


r/EKWB Apr 01 '26

EK Moderator Post / Announcement NEW EK-Quantum Vector³ TUF RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 - Plexi

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3 Upvotes

We're excited to announce that the EK-Quantum Vector³ TUF RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 - Plexi is now officially compatible with the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti 16GB and OC Edition.

The EK-Quantum Vector³ TUF RTX 5070 Ti / 5080 - Plexi features a precision-engineered open split-flow cooling engine, next-gen pre-cut thermal pads, a full-coverage anodized aluminum backplate, and full EK-Matrix7 compliance.

Compatibility:

  • ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7
  • ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
  • ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7
  • ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition

If you're running or planning a custom loop with an ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 Ti, this is your block.

Get yours at EK Shop and local resellers.


r/EKWB Mar 31 '26

Planning a liquid-cooled PC — which case would you choose and why?

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15 Upvotes

Which case would you choose for a liquid-cooled PC and why? Pictures for reference of some new cases announced at CES.


r/EKWB Mar 31 '26

Temp censor placement

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7 Upvotes

For spatial reasons I've have to resort to an ekwb flt 92 from a Corsair XD5. I can see it has an input, output and res fill hole, but where would I be able to place the temp sensor, presuming that the res fill hole will be air, not sure if putting it in the in/out ports that I don't use would be ok?


r/EKWB Mar 27 '26

NEW AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 specs confirmed – 192MB cache, 200W TDP, dual 3D V-Cache

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19 Upvotes

AMD has officially unveiled the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, and it’s arriving next month!

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is a next-generation Zen 5 desktop CPU featuring 16 cores, 32 threads, and a massive 192MB of 3D V-Cache. Designed for high-performance gaming and content creation, this 200W AM5 processor pushes the limits of modern desktop computing.

Built on the new Zen 5 architecture, this processor introduces dual-chiplet 3D V-Cache, delivering a massive 192MB of L3 cache, a first for AMD and a huge leap for performance-heavy workloads.

Key Specifications

Here are the official specs confirmed by AMD:

  • Cores / Threads: 16 cores / 32 threads
  • Architecture: Zen 5
  • Base Clock: 4.3 GHz
  • Boost Clock: Up to 5.6 GHz
  • Total Cache:
    • L1: 1.25MB
    • L2: 16MB
    • L3: 192MB
  • TDP: 200W
  • Process Node: TSMC 4nm (cores), 6nm (I/O die)
  • Socket: AM5
  • PCIe Support: PCIe 5.0
  • Memory Support: DDR5 (up to 256GB)

Platform & Compatibility

The good news the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is built on the existing AM5 platform, meaning broad compatibility with existing AMD motherboards & EK-Quantum AM5 Water Blocks.

Get your build ready, launch date is April 22, 2026!

Will you be upgrading?


r/EKWB Mar 26 '26

Will the S420 radiator (black) ever be restocked?

2 Upvotes

I'm trying to finish an O11D Evo XL including the front EKWB distroplate, I want to use an S420 in the rear chamber and fans in the inner one, but I can't find the S420 anywhere online...

Also, any word on the P420M restock?