THE ULTIMATE AM5 CPU BLOCK
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Optimus Signature V3 - AMD CPU Block (Black/Silver) - Copper Coldplate
Optimus Signature V3 - AMD CPU Block (Black/Silver) - Copper Coldplate
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The Optimus Signature V3 block is the finest CPU block ever created for AMD AM5 CPUs. With the goal of creating the best ever, Optimus went back to the drawing board and redesigned a CPU block from the ground up. 100% new cold plate, revolutionary Jet Structure and a monolithic metal body worthy of the Signature name.
Measurably better results than competing blocks
3-6°C better than competing blocks on the IHS
6.71°C better than competing bare die block
All new machined 2 piece ultra-optimised jet block insert.
New Signature Gen3 cold plate with 25% increase in surface area.
Higher flow and lower restriction than previous Signature V2 block.
Massive brass monoblock structure.
Custom micro-screwdriver for near-perfect torque installation.
Incredibly strong ceramic Cerakote finish
Raw copper or Pro-XE Nickel cold plate available (choose nickel for liquid metal)
Includes Kingpin KPX thermal paste.
10 year warranty, 100% made in Chicago, USA.
BARE DIE: Includes mounting for bare die, does not include bare die frame. Standard IHS installation is highly recommended (users will see possibly 6 degree Celcius improvement with direct die).
WHY SO GOOD?
The biggest reason Optimus blocks are so much better than the competition is because the high heat output in increasingly smaller areas. For example, a GPU die used to output 250w maximum. Now, GPUs have smaller dies but vastly higher heat output at 600w.
With the latest CPUs, especially bare die, the actual surface area needing to be cooled is extremely compact. This means the fins directly above the die itself do the majority of the work to cool the CPU.
Performance is relatively simple to explain: surface area + flow rate + contact = performance. By having the highest possible surface area directly above the dies, and then increasing the flow rate through the new Signature jet system, plus a highly-specific contact mounting system for AM5, the Optimus Signature V3 is able to remove heat at a faster rate than competing designs.
BARE DIE OPTIMIZED
The Signature Block is ready for bare die or standard installations out of the box. Included 4mm spacers compensate for the removal of the CPU IHS.
We went through numerous block designs, including extremely custom bare-die specific models, to arrive at a block that has top performance for both lidded and delidded applications.
Note: die frame from a 3rd party is required for bare die installation.
IMPORTANT: Bare die and delidding CPUs void CPU warranties and are only for expert PC builders who want to push the extremes of what a CPU can achieve. We recommend using the Optimus V3 on a standard IHS (no delidding).
Materials
- TOP PLATE: US-sourced brass monoblock
- COLD PLATE: US-sourced premium C110-grade copper
- COLD PLATE FINISH: Raw copper or electroless Pro-XE nickel
- THUMB NUTS: US-sourced machined 6061 aluminium, satin hard anodised
- O-RINGS: US-made plasticiser-free EPDM o-rings
- MOUNTING POSTS: US-made 18-8 stainless steel stainless steel cold plate screws
Assembly Details
- Variable Torque Driver: 0.5 Nm-0.6 Nm
- Mounting bit size: M3 Hex
Compatibility
- MOUNTING: AMD AM5 and AM4 sockets. Not compatible with Threadripper TR4, Epyc or AM3
- CPUs: Compatible with Ryzen 7000+, 5000 and 3000 CPUs
In The Box
- 1 x Signature V3 AMD CPU Block
- 4 x Optimus CNC Mounting Posts
- 4 x Optimus CNC Thumb Screws
- 4 x Optimus Bare Die spacers
- 1 x Optimus M3 Hex Mini Screwdriver
- 1 x Kingpin KPX thermal paste syringe
FAQ
- LIQUID METAL? BARE DIE? Go for it! Remember, liquid metal will etch copper immediately, though some builders like the performance of pure copper. Liquid metal will discolor nickel, but etching will take far longer. In both cases, performance of the cold plate won't be effected.
- THERMAL PASTE? We include Kingpin KPX thermal paste. However, numerous thermal pastes are also excellent. Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut and Arctic MX4 are two of the highest performance we have tested.
- FLOW DIRECTION? Fluid needs to flow in a specific direction -- centre of fins and then out. On the V3 Signature block, the "in" is closer to the centre of the block and the "out" is towards the top edge of the block.
- FLUSHING?All Optimus products have already been cleaned before shipping. You'll only need to flush your radiators and non-Optimus products. In fact, heavy system prep chemicals can be detrimental if they remain in small quantities in your loop. This can easily happen with fluid pressurised into o-ring grooves through heating.
- CLEANING? Microfiber is your friend. Dish soap and water is ideal for our products. Always use microfiber glass cloths to prevent any scratches, especially on cold plates. Do not scrub, simply hand rinse. Isopropyl alcohol is not needed and can cause discoloration.
- COPPER OXIDATION? Copper will immediately begin to oxidise (turn brown) when exposed to air. This is normal and expected and won't affect performance unless the oxidisation is extreme, like the statue of liberty. But you're not leaving your blocks out by the ocean, are you?
