Introduction to the EKWB AIO Elite D-RGB specifications by 360 mm

This is not the first time that we tested an all-in-one kit from EKWB , on the other hand, one of the most famous brands of custom systems and with a more varied catalog of exchange blocks, but It is also true that our previous experience was with a less massive system than this, although among our results lists it is still one of the most compensated that we have tested in recent months.

The EKWB AIO D-RGB of 243 mm we tested is very similar to this new kit, uses the same exchange block and has the same lighting capacity, but it is nowhere near as massive as mo the Elite model we tested today. This new model not only uses a larger radiator, of 395 mm, but also mounts six high-quality fans designed for liquid cooling systems to maximize low performance any circumstance.

Technical characteristics of the EKWB AIO Elite 395 D-RGB

• Compatible AMD Socket: AM4 / AM3 + / AM3 / AM2 + / AM2 / FM2 + / FM2 / FM1 /
• Supported Intel Socket: LGA 2200 / 2011 – v3 / 2011 / 1151 / 1150 / 1156 / 1200 / 1400 / 1280

Radiator material: aluminum

• Radiator Dimensions: 395 x 200 x 29 mm
• Size of l to pump: 89 x 70 x 64 mm
• Pump connector: Molex 4-Pin + A-RGB three-pin
• Pump voltage: 13 v

Dimensions of the fans: 120 x 100 x 25 mm

• Fan speed: 600 – 2200 rpm
• Fan Air Flow: 70 CFM (at maximum frequency)
• Fan noise level: – 38 dBA
• Dynamic pressure: 2. 89 mmH 22 (at maximum frequency)
• Fan Power Connector: 4-Pin PWM
• Fan voltage: 12 v

Fan current: 0. 64 To

• Set TPD: 350 w
• Warranty: 5 years.

Radiator

This kit that we analyze today has an approximate cost of 240 Euros, is relatively inexpensive considering its characteristics, so perhaps some of the elements are not all “excellent” that we can see in customized solutions of this same brand. I am talking in this case of the radiator that opts for a more economical but efficient solution made of aluminum, but with the same design that EKWB uses in its more expensive and advanced copper models.

In this In case our test sample uses an aluminum radiator made of 360 mm, but the Elite range can also be found in a variant with a radiator of 350 mm which is also a great option since it mounts 4 fans of 1400 mm that will move more air with less noise. Even so, the version that increases the cooling capacity the most is still this thanks to the greater exchange surface of its radiator of 360 mm and its six 200 mm.

The radiator has the usual flat pipe design through which the coolant circulates connected with zigzag aluminum sheets to maximize the exchange surface. It is the same design that we see in any refrigeration system. One of the peculiarities of this radiator is that the support is completely flat and the connections used by EK, the connection fittings are made of aluminum with a turning capacity of 395 degrees .

In the model that we have analyzed, from 360 mm, we can mount up to six fans of 200 mm (which this kit includes) and the thickness of the radiator is 27 mm. It is very standard and should be able to be installed in almost any box that has been intended for cooling systems. With this configuration, with six fans, with this radiator, we could dissipate more than 350 w heat with very low noise levels.

Exchanger and pump

In this Elite kit from EKWB we see the same design as the normal models use the same pump set plus exchange block, except that this diffuser is dark in color and does not really have any type of integrated lighting, except for the EKWB logo that crowns the cover. The rest is identical to the model we already tested and that is good because EKWB has an excellent set that includes something that we love in this type of system, such as a variable speed PWM control pump.

The heat exchanger is completely made of copper to maximize heat exchange, on the one hand it has a micro-channeling design that increases turbulence and adds exchange surface and on the other, in the area of contact with the processor, a medium polish with the thermal paste already applied. EKWB adds extra thermal paste so that we can maintain our block at least a couple more times. It is a block, and a fixing system, designed for any processor on the market except AMD Threadripper processors.

The pump is a PWM-adjusted impeller, with 4-pin connector, mounted on a steel chassis within the exchange block. It has the possibility of adjusting the turning speed between the 1000 and the 3300 rpm with adjustment between 25 and the 100% of frequency. It is a tad faster and more powerful than in the normal models of the brand that mount a pump with the same possibilities, but with a minimum frequency of 450 rpm and a maximum of 3600 rpm. The increase in frequency does not add much sound load and if a performance plus.

The entire block is made of low permeability ABS, except for the aluminum reinforcement for the inlet of the tubes, and includes an anchoring system for any modern or old AMD and Intel processor. The only exception is the AMD Threadripper for which this model does not have mounting capacity, the pity is that this model has ample capacity to handle these processors and would be an economical option for users of these powerful processors.

Tubes

EKWB has used reinforced tubes in this kit, tubes of which they do not give more details about the specific material of their manufacture, although without a doubt we are talking ndo of synthetic polyamide tubes. The tubes have internal reinforcement to avoid pinching and are low permeability to avoid the maintenance of the system during all the years of its life, offering the manufacturer a five-year guarantee on this model.

The tubes also have a braided nylon cover to increase their resistance. This will prevent friction from damaging the tube inside the cover. The tubes, which we have not seen for a long time in an AIO (All in One) refrigeration system, end in aluminum fittings with 360 degrees. This material is rare to see in this type of assembly, usually they are nylon or ABS fittings to match the pump block cover.

The tube has almost 450 mm long, so it is perfect for mounting in modern Mid-tower boxes, both for side mounting, top mounting or on the same support plate plate. We should not have a problem mounting in any modern box of the right size and designed for liquid cooling systems.

Fans

EK adds some of its best fans, the Vardar S, to its Elite series of cooling kits A- RGB. The Vardar S is a fan of 120 mm specially designed for use in radiators. It has a static pressure achieved by the design of its seven blades. This model, to be A-RGB, uses the entire surface of the blades and rotor as a lighting diffuser.

Supports A-RGB connectivity, with built-in bridge and independent wiring, and PWM connection for the rotor. The working frequencies are between 600 and the 2200 rpm, so we must have a good control over them if we don’t want high noise levels. Produces up to 38 noise dBA at maximum rotation frequency.

Its only defect is that the fans do not have some kind of silentblocks integrated, although the flat surface of the radiator mounting system It seems to make a good connection and we have not noticed any vibration during our tests and in this case it is harder than in the model we tested previously that only mounted two fans.

Noise and temperature

Testing machine:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 3800 X
• Memory: GoodRA M 19 GB DDR4 3600
• Source: Seasonic Connect 751 w
• Hard Drive: Corsair MP 600
• Box: Seasonic SYNCRO Q 742

As usual we have tested this kit with our fully integrated liquid cooling system test bench. It consists mainly of an AMD Ryzen 7 3800 X with a TDP consumption of 100 W to which we let its turbo frequencies self-manage during stress tests.

Idle noise (dBA)

Load noise (dBA )

CPU Temp (Idle)

Idle (rpm)

Radiator Temp (charge)

CPU Temp (load)

Load (rpm)

Assembly

Another advantage of this Elite series, over the more standard models, is that they have a lighting concentrator and fans that we can easily hide behind the motherboard. It supports up to six fans and six ARGB connections and also has its own built-in ARGB LED for an extra pop of color. The anchor of this hub is that of a 2.5 ”unit, so we can mount it in any anchor for this type of units in our chassis.

Of this mode we will have a single connection for the A-RGB with our motherboard, and it supports all the first brands, and a connection for the CPU fan and that the motherboard manages all in the same unified way.

If I recommend using the dedicated connectivity of the most modern motherboards for the management of the variable pump, thus we will have the best performance and the lowest possible noise with a centralized management that the motherboard manufacturers have also worked very well to optimize our cooling.

The assembly of the block is really simple, both for AMD and Intel and it is just as accessible if we do it with the plate removed from the box or with it already mounted when we have to do maintenance. It has its own backplate anchoring system, which in AMD takes advantage of the standard one, and its four-point anchor is very easy to adjust and makes perfect contact thanks to its integrated spring system at each pressure point. Someone with experience can take time to assemble this kit in a box around the 31 minutes, most of that time locating fans and wiring.

Superb cooling, good price

The larger a radiator and the more fans we place, the better the cooling it produces, care must be taken in the vibration and noise that all this large number of fans can produce , we can also use several of them in the box and leave the block with three, for example, we will always have that option.

Be that as it may, and being a bit louder than other kits in our comparison, the performance of this unit in load is perfectly acceptable, not to mention that it is quite silent and above all it gives us an important extra cooling. It is quite a powerhouse when it comes to AIO systems and has everything we expect from a modern, high-quality system. All this with a very attractive price of just over 200 Euros.

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