Alphacool Core1 CPU Block Review - How did they pull it off? Beats me, but we have the winner.

Overdue addition of Alphacool Core1 CPU Waterblock to DazMode's CPU BLock round-up. Impressive results for the Alphacool team!

[@josediaspinto7438]

Thank God you're old school and aren't afraid of disassembling the blocks to review them! The block seems to draw inspiration from the Swiftech mcw-6000 and D-Tek fusion blocks.

[@uss_liberty_incident]

Outstanding review as always. I'm amazed that Alphacool managed to squeeze so much performance out of what looks to be a very mild deviation from conventional water block design.

[@DazModeWatercooling]

Exactly! I could not believe the results and kept checking and re checking myself.

[@briant9251]

Most detailed break down of the Alpha Cool block I''ve seen. Great bit of info Daz, thanks.

[@someusername121]

Thanks for the disassembly video up close. I was able to use it with the CAD files that Alphacool offers to make my own custom mounting bracket for this thing out of 10mm thick stainless steel. (I was wondering where the 6th screw went ... turns out it's a short screw 15:08 !)

[@graffiti73]

Good to see you're back and doing well. Really good review and very in-depth. Thank you for your work💯

[@wudimusic]

great video, also isn´t the DIE of LGA1700 concave? so the convex surface would even help more as the thermal images of gamersnexus revealed, when testing those contact brakets

[@elsapon]

So nice to see you back! And to finish with the pandering: what a breath of fresh air... On the Core1 I was surprised to see the jet being this restricted against the fins by employing that ingenious piece of rubber: it's been a long time since I handled these toys myself, but how tight would you say that the rubber "jet seal" was pressing on the fins? Enough to enforce all flow through the fin pattern, and perhaps having its efficiency boosted by the turbulence created by the perpendicular "helper" channels? On disassembly the fin pattern indentation is very visible, but I couldn't tell if that was a trick of the camera or if by designed pressure. Many thanks for the impeccable content. Cheers!

[@DazModeWatercooling]

The indent of the waterchannels matrix was very prominent. I'd say that rubber piece as good as a massive o-ring and there no water can go between slits.

[@elsapon]

Appreciated! Another question then: would you consider that tight design a liability for fluid "snot" obstructions over time? I never worried about that type of degradation with the blocks I was using (back in the stone age), but those were fat lazy pipes compared to these high pressure atomizers... @@DazModeWatercooling

[@DazModeWatercooling]

@@elsapon Should be ok with clear liquids and basic loop prep. All wanker stuff like mystic fog all bets off.

[@RayOnTheRun]

I'm curious how this performs against the Heatkiller IV Pro? Very good breakdown!

[@krisg822]

yes, i was wondering about that too, since i use the Heatkiller IV Pro (acrylic version) + Noctual NH2 thermal pasete, and so far the blocks that are even twice as expansive can't beat it. I don't use a contact frame and i get in XTU memory stress test at room temp of 19°C up to 302Watts with i7 13700k for a second or two, and no other could do as well.

[@Дмитрий-с3п4ы]

​​@@krisg82268.40 C vs 76.20 C in Prime95 sFFTs. Core 1 beats it by 7.8 according to igorslab tests.

[@Дмитрий-с3п4ы]

Its better. 68.40 C vs 76.20 C in favor of Core 1 in Prime95 sFFTs. And 77.1 C vs 77.6 C in CB R23.

[@bartacus3521]

Alphacool does very good things sometimes. The last GPU block I bought was from them, for my Asus 6900XT, incredible performer. That GPU was OCed to over 2800mhz with 400W of power and after hours of benching, would not break 48C. It might be the best performing GPU block I've ever used, and that hurts to say coming from a Heatkiller fanboy. 🙂

[@psyber84]

I intend to go to custom watercooling using the Core1. Should I use a contact frame as well (14600k)? Is custom wc worth it against a Liquid Freezer III 360?

[@Al-hk6yi]

welcome back !!

[@fr0stief0n]

welcome back !

[@bulzaiguard]

i was kinda waiting for your review of this block cause i was also thinking it might be german people promoting german things but now i have decided

[@Hostilenemy]

AM5 and 7950X or even 7900X, let's go.

[@TheEllander]

The aquacomputer kryos next with vario technology and adjustable cooler base is a hot device.

[@murenitu]

Könnte mir jemand helfen? Kann ich 16/12 EKWB-Anschlüsse an einem Alphacool Core 1 anbringen? Oder schaffe ich es nicht, sie einzuschrauben?

[@000hitec000]

Good video, thanks ❤

[@remiosmaz]

Thank you for this review ! Lots of details. Btw anyone know what's the diff between their Core series and Eisblock series ?

[@DazModeWatercooling]

Potentially, it is better as it shares the same internal structure as the CPU block. I would test it if cards availability won't be such a pain and the cost of GPUs won't be that high. My 3080 is still pretty beef to upgrade just for test.

[@remiosmaz]

I'm hesitating between an Alphacool GPU block and a Corsair one, the new Core series do look very nice ! I'll stay tuned for your further review ! @@DazModeWatercooling

[@hadleys.4869]

You should test it against the EK Quantum Magnitude 1700 block with a nickel or acetal top. Should be 1-2c lower than velocity 2. Thanks

[@DazModeWatercooling]

Already did back in 2022

[@Tech-Dino]

Watch the 8auer Core 1 review he tested different coolers and the Velocity 2 was better than the Magnitude. Core 1 wins but in a later video optimus signature v3 wins.

[@diamondheat9]

I can't wait for this to be compatable with the Intel Lga1851 socket.

[@Дмитрий-с3п4ы]

It's compatible

[@Warpocalypse]

Спасибо за контент.

[@ronnyspanneveld8110]

Bout time slowpoke... after i just bought it. i like it :P way better then that EKWB stuff :P Already spend 1080,- for an 7800x3d Asus x670e and 2x32 gb Trident z5 c30 6000Mhz.. whats 119,- (did not watch the video yet) my EK Supreme fits Intel and AMD and was just 79,- good times my man.. now its 250,- Bought it to replace my Jays2cents (skived) Corsair block :P

[@allanpsk]

Hi Everyone, Is anyone using the Alphacool Core 1 with an Intel LGA 1700 contact frame? Does anyone have this configuration or do they know if it is compatible?

[@Дмитрий-с3п4ы]

I think it should be compatible. i will confirm that in a week or so.

[@StinkPickle4000]

Neat!

[@4kGame_R]

Alphacool has great performance but the Optimus block is the best on the market. Der8auer did a video on it recently.

[@DazModeWatercooling]

It looks like another 2c improvement, but it comes at triple price. This is good option for enthusiasts, but it will never be common just like EK Magnitude that flopped hard.

[@agurk03]

to bad it do not fit lga 1200 or older tho.

[@godnamedtay]

Negative, the Optimus signature v3 performs noticeably better than any alphacool block in existence. So it seems to be good, but not a “winner” maybe top 3