Apogee GTX CU Limited Edition CPU Waterblock

Introduction

ap·o·gee: The farthest or highest point; the apex; a final climactic stage

The Apogee™ GTX CU water-block is an all copper version and Limited Edition of the Apogee GTX. Other than the housing material machined from billet copper and besides weight, there are no other changes to the product, including performance and flow specifications. Please refer to the Apogee GTX product page for specifications.

Performance data

The Apogee™ GTX was tested in our labs, using our standard equipment and testing methodology and is compared below to the Apogee™ GT. Test equipment and methodology closely follow Intel® recommended procedures.

The pressure drop of the "GTX" is ever slightly higher than that of the Apogee™ GT at equal flow rates because of the longer path between the ports, but remains substantially lower than that of a jet impingement type of water-block. In the real world where the range of flow rates is limited by the power of the pump, the "GTX" remains a perfect solution for multi-waterblock loops.

The next graphs show the thermal resistance (C/W) of the two water-blocks at various flow rates. Data sets are separated into single-die and dual-die processors in order to better reflect product performance depending on the current market offerings.

In processors with a single physical die (single or dual core) the Apogee™ GTX averages 0.01 °C/W better than the Apogee™ GT.

In processors with two physical dies (for example the QX6700 quad-core) the Apogee™ GTX also averages 0.01 °C/W better than the Apogee™ GT.

Compatibility

The Apogee™ GTX is shipped with an Intel® Core™ 2 (socket 775) compatible hold-down plate.

Fittings & tubing compatibility

The Apogee™ GTX is shipped with hi-flow 1/2" chrome plated barb fittings. 3/8" chrome plated barb fittings are available in option.

Specifications

• Internal structure: the CNC machined C110 copper base plate is at the heart of Apogee™ water-block cooling efficiency. Designed using Computational Fluid Dynamics, the Patent Pending Diamond Pin Matrix was further optimized in the "GT" and "GTX" versions resulting in increased surface area and coolant velocity. The base thickness remains at 3mm to promote a high compliance factor with its mating surface (i.e. the CPU heat spreader) thanks to the base plate flexing ability. This particular feature allows additional "tweaks" to the Apogee™ generation of water-blocks and may yield substantial performance gains as described in the tweaking guide.

• The housing is CNC machined out of billet aluminum and receives two plating's for a lifetime protection against corrosion: electroless nickel plating (MIL-C-26074E grade B) and Zinc Cobalt plating (ASTM B 840-99 grade 6). A black die is applied after plating strictly for cosmetic appeal.
• The port threads are 1/4" BSPP standard.

Apogee GTX CU Limited Edition CPU Waterblock