Swiftech Apogee GTZ CPU Water Block

Product Code: ST-ApogeeGTZ

The Apogee GTZ is Swiftech's new flagship water block. While it shares the same name with its predecessors, it also leaps beyond previous generations of CPU water block thanks to an entirely new design that pushes and refines both thermal and mechanical specifications to the limits of today's technology! Mechanical design of the copper base plate is optimized for Intel Socket775. The assembly features a design characterized by a topographically mapped CPU contact area which results in a 75% and up to 300% improvement in TIM joint thermal resistance compared to the previous Apogee GT/GTX series water blocks. The thermal design of the cooling engine combines the benefits of direct coolant impingement over the CPU area with an entirely new copper base plate design which is primarily characterized by a pin matrix composed of 225 µm (0.009") micro structures. When the Apogee GTZ is integrated in an actual system, the hydraulic pressure drop remains well within the efficiency range of current generation high-pressure liquid pumps. Retention mechanism: An enhanced tool free retention system using thumb-nuts paired with a universal Socket775 motherboard back-plate guarantee high quality, safe and repeatable mounts for Intel Socket775 (LGA775) mainboards. The Apogee GTZ is shipped with an Intel Socket775 compatible hold-down plate and complies with Socket775 keep-out specification, thus guaranteeing compatibility with most Socket775/LGA775 type motherboards (Please note an LGA1366 mounting kit is also available as an accessory for this water block). Package contents: Assembly including water-block, hold-down plate and retention hardware for Intel Socket775, 1/2" and 3/8" hose barbs, Arctic Céramique thermal paste, Socket775 motherboard back-plate & installation guide. Net weight: 239g. Further information: For more information on this CPU water block, please check Swiftech’s ApogeeGTZ product page: http://www.swiftech.com/products/APOGEE-GTZ.asp

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