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Strix Z390I and the EK Monoblock

28BeersLater
Level 7

‎06-27-2019 05:32 AM

Has anyone done a build with this Monoblock?

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-momentum-rog-strix-z390i-d-rgb-plexi

I am running a Z390I and an 19-9900kf, and the motherboard Is getting warmer than I'd like in my Phanteks evolve shift X. (build thread to come)

The catch is I'm not a huge fan of plexi water blocks, and EK say they won't release it in Acetal as there is "no demand".

Has anyone got any pictures of one installed, and under various lighting conditions? The EK stock pictures don't really show off the lighting very well.

Extra points for a GIF or clip of the addressable LEDs!

Thanks!
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drop4205
Level 12

‎06-29-2019 04:23 PM

If plexi not your thing maybe look into watercool heatkiller block. Very nice quality
http://www.performance-pcs.com/heatkillerr-iv-pro-intel-processor-acetal-clean.html
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Mit_Ko
Level 7

‎08-27-2019 10:37 AM

Maybe this will help, installed it into a Tristellar case.
There´s one led strip covering the Strix Z390i side.
Temperatures are much better now.
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28BeersLater
Level 7
In response to Mit_Ko

‎10-25-2019 04:21 AM

Thanks for the response and the pictures Mit.Ko! Apologies, I thought I'd thanked you previously!
Did you notice that only one screw was used where the "top" heatsink was replaced, contrary to the EK instructions?

I took the plunge and went for it... Pic below!

Looks good, Temperature decrease is only marginal... the "motherboard" temp in DIP will still easily reach 60.
Gotterdammerung: Rampage V Extreme | Intel I7-5930K | 32GB Corsair Dominator 2666 | EVGA GTX 980 SC x3
Kingston HyperX Predator 480GB | Corsair Neutron XT 960GB | Corsair AX1200 | Corsair 900D | EK RVE Monoblock | EK 980 GTX Blocks

GOOSE: STRIX Z390I Gaming | Intel i9-9900KF | 32GB Vengeance RGB 3200 | STRIX Vega 64 | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB x2
Corsair SF 750 | Phanteks Evolv Shift X | EK Z390I Monoblock | EK Strix Vega 64 GPU Block
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Mit_Ko
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In response to 28BeersLater

‎10-29-2019 10:43 AM

Yes, no place for that extra screw...

For me it is necessary to tame the VRM temperature !
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roadie_m
Level 7
In response to 28BeersLater

‎06-28-2021 01:15 AM

28BeersLater wrote:
Thanks for the response and the pictures Mit.Ko! Apologies, I thought I'd thanked you previously!
Did you notice that only one screw was used where the "top" heatsink was replaced, contrary to the EK instructions?

I took the plunge and went for it... Pic below!

Looks good, Temperature decrease is only marginal... the "motherboard" temp in DIP will still easily reach 60.




ya the instructions show to remove those 2 screws, then say to install 4 mosfet screws, and yet the image shows 3 screws ~ go figure.

do you have any pics of the back of the motherboard after install?
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