Specifications
| W x T x H | 76,5 x 63,5 x 31mm |
| Net weight | 705 g |
| Max working temperature | 60 °C |
| Material bottom part | nickel plated copper |
| Material top part | brass |
| Threads | 2 x G1/4“ |
| Power supply Digital RGB | 3-Pin 5V |
| Pressure tested | 0,8 bar |
| Socket: | AMD TRX40, AMD AM5, Intel LGA 1700, Intel LGA 4189, AMD sWRX8, Intel 115x, Intel LGA 1200, AMD SP3, Intel LGA 3647, AMD TR4, Intel 2066, AMD AM4, Intel 2011(-3) narrow ILM, Intel 2011(-3) |
| Certificates | CE, FC, ROHS |
The specifications show that the XPX Aurora series coolers are compatible with nearly all desktop sockets and should work great regardless of the number of cores that the processor has. The Pro version is additionally optimized for large CPU dies, like the AMD Threadripper or Intel Extreme series CPUs.
The size is typical for CPU blocks, and it won’t interfere with capacitors or RAM and VRM heatsinks.
Now let’s take a look at the package and its contents.
Package and its contents
At first, we can be surprised as the Full-Brass version comes in the same package as the Plexi version. Only a little sign on the back will tell us that inside is the Full-Brass CPU cooler.
Since it’s a product for more advanced users, then it doesn’t need any detailed descriptions on the package. The picture could still show the actual product as it’s misleading.
Inside the box, we will find all that we need for the installation, including all the mounting kits and manuals. This is an advantage over competitive brands that Alphacool includes mounting kits for more than only one socket. If we change our minds, then we can use the same CPU block on a different socket without the need to spend money.
Inside the package is also the Subzero 16 W/mk thermal grease. I recommend heating it up a bit before use, as when cold, it spreads significantly worse. Its thermal conductivity is about the best on the current market (if we exclude liquid metal TIMs).
The CPU block has a nickel-plated copper base with a micro-channel structure. The cold plate has a larger surface than that of the Edge series blocks, so it’s better for larger CPU dies. On the other hand, all new Alphacool blocks are compatible with all modern CPU sockets.
The top is made of brass and has a nice reflective chrome finish. I like this design more than the tops made of plexi/acryl. The only thing which gives some mixed thoughts is the small Alphacool logo with an RGB backlight. Because of its small size, it’s barely visible, and it still requires a separate ARGB cable. I guess it could look better if the RGB stripe were built-in at the base of the block to give light from the bottom or simply leave the logo chrome, so it reflects RGB from other light sources.
The cold plate is well-polished. It doesn’t have a perfect mirror finish, but it’s close.
On the next page, we will show you our example PC build with the XPX Pro Aurora.
