EK Supreme HF Extreme Performance CPU Water Block Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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Yet another water cooling unboxing. EK is giving me an opportunity to have a look at their new version of the Supreme: The Supreme HF. HF stands for high flow and as far as I can tell it also stands for "shiny and sexy" because this thing looks AWESOME!
The video is a concise unboxing and first look at the EK Supreme HF Extreme Performance CPU Water Block. The host introduces the EK Supreme HF as the latest evolution of EK’s existing Supreme line, emphasizing higher flow that promises improved cooling performance. Packaging has been dramatically improved with a color coded theme, making it easier to identify different EK products such as blocks, reservoirs, and radiators. The unboxing reveals a complete mounting kit with four bolts, eight washers, four thumb screws, and plastic washers, along with back plates and a metal back plate for mounting flexibility. EK includes multiple flow plates, including a blank plate to allow you to customize the flow characteristics for different CPUs or die sizes, which the host highlights as a cool, user-adjustable feature. The package also contains MX2 thermal compound, a sign of EK's emphasis on ready-to-run quality cooling. The host explains base materials options like Plexi copper, nickel plated variants, and the overall aesthetics, including a shiny polished surface and a black powder coated hold down plate for durability. He notes that performance estimates align with other top blocks in the market and mentions plans to revisit performance in a future video, signaling a long-term evaluation. Overall, the video blends practical packaging and accessory details with physical impressions of the block’s build quality and potential performance, setting expectations for future testing and comparisons.
Topics · hardware · unboxing · water cooling · computer components · equipment review
Questions answered
- What versions of the EK Supreme HF are available and what are the distinguishing materials?
- Available versions include copper Plexi, copper Acetal, nickel Plexi, and nickel Acetal, with the Plexi and Acetal options differing in top material and aesthetic, and the copper vs nickel affecting base contact and corrosion resistance.
- What components come in the packaging for the EK Supreme HF unboxing?
- The package includes a standard bolt through mounting kit with four bolts, four thumb screws, eight washers, and four springs, two back plates (plastic washers and a metal back plate), five accelerator plates with one included, an instruction manual, and MX2 thermal compound.
- What does high flow imply for this water block, and how can you customize flow?
- High flow implies lower restriction for better water movement through the block. You can customize flow using the included accelerator plates, including a blank plate to design your own flow pattern, allowing adaptation to different CPUs and die sizes.