EKWB Cools Asus' Maximus VI Impact Mini-ITX Motherboard

EKWB has introduced a new water block for cooling a motherboard, though this one is a little different from most of the full-cover blocks or kits that it sells. Usually, motherboard water blocks from manufacturers, including EKWB, cover the critical components of the motherboard but not the CPU – a separate block is normally required. With its new EK-FB ASUS M6I, EKWB covers not only the VRM and the Z87-Express chipset, but also the installed CPU on Asus' Maximus VI Impact Mini-ITX gaming motherboard.

The water block is built using the EK-Supremacy (EKWB's flagship CPU water block) engine, so CPU cooling should be just as effective. Also, the water block is built with the high-flow design, meaning that it can be used in systems with weaker pumps, or in longer, more complex loops, though we doubt you'll have the latter in a Mini-ITX system. (Feel free to prove us wrong.)

"We're excited to introduce our first AIO water block," said Niko Tivadar, EK-FB ASUS M6I main designer and Product Manager of EKWB. "EK-FB ASUS M6I provides sleek design with only two in- and out- water ports which greatly improves the functionality of the unit. Uncompromised CPU cooling is ensured by the use of our award-winning EK-Supremacy CPU water block cooling engine. ASUS® Maximus VI Impact motherboard, paired with our cooling solution, represents the foundation for building the flagship performance small-form factor D.I.Y. gaming machine."

The water block will come in six different versions, as detailed below. Included in the box is the water block itself, the mounting mechanism, an EK-LGA 115* TRUE backplate, thermal interface material, as well as a few thermal pads.

The units are already available in EKWB's online webshop.