The Latest Breaking News from EKWB

Are custom liquid-cooled PCs even worth it anymore? Why we’re fast approaching the end for bespoke cooling

Could liquid cooling be on its last legs? Multiple industry titans are now struggling, and I think I know why.

TechRadar · Oct 12, 2024

EKWB's future looks grim — key personnel jump ship to Noctua and Thermal Grizzly

EKWB's Head of Product Marketing, Attila Gobor, just joined Noctua, while Lead Product Designer Joe Robey is now Thermal Grizzly's Head of Mechanical R&D.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 30, 2024

EK Water Blocks under investigation for late payments to employees — Slovenian labor authorities step in

EKWB seems to be restructuring to get itself out of trouble, with its employees taking a hit with delayed wages.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 10, 2024

Intel's latest CPUs run so hot that delidding has become common — EKWB introduces world's first AIO liquid cooler designed for delidded CPUs

EKWB has developed a brand new AIO specifically for delidded LGA-1700 coolers. The new cooler was designed specifically for the flood of new PC users that are delidding Intel's latest 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core CPUs.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 13, 2024

Destructive testing of six liquid cooling radiators reveals some don't match the marketing

In-depth testing by Igor's Lab shows brass used instead of copper within some radiators, among other complaints.

PC Gamer · Mar 5, 2024

EKWB takes over Intel's discontinued Cryo Cooling tech — adds 14th Gen support to EK Delta TEC waterblock

EKWB is taking the reins of Intel's canceled Cryo Cooling Technology and is providing its own software updates to its Delta TEC water block.

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 28, 2024

EK Reveals All-In-One Liquid Cooler for Delidded CPUs

Historically, delidded CPUs have been the prerogative of die-hard enthusiasts who customized their rigs to the last bit. But with emergence of specially-designed delidding tools, removing the integrated heat spreader from a CPU has become a whole lot easier, opening the door to delidding for a wider user base. To…

AnandTech · Jan 12, 2024

Intel Abandons Development of Sub-Ambient Cryo Cooling Tech

In an update posted to its support pages, Intel has disclosed that it had stopped development of its thermoelectric Cryo Cooling Technology that was aimed to provide sub-ambient cooling for its top-of-the-range processors. As a result, the company will not provide Cryo Cooling software support for its latest 14th Generation…

AnandTech · Nov 8, 2023

Seagate Lightsaber FireCuda SSD Review: Return of the FireCuda

The Seagate Lightsaber FireCuda SSD is a dressed-up version of the FireCuda 530, which is not a bad thing for fans of Star Wars or relatively fast drives. It’s a specialized product for those who like to show off their builds.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 10, 2023

Seagate, EK Bring Tiny Lightsabers to M.2 SSDs

Seagate has partnered with EK to create new special edition Star Wars themed FireCuda NVMe SSDs. Featuring Lightsaber faceplates honoring Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Darth Vader.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 6, 2023