Alphacool Releases Two M.2 SSD HDX Apex Water Blocks

Alphacool announced the launch of two M.2 SSD water blocks, the HDX Apex aRGB Acryl and HDX Apex Acetal. As you would expect, the HDX Apex aRGB Acryl features a clear acrylic top with addressable RGB lighting, while the acetal version is black POM. Both blocks are nickel-plated copper with G1/4″ ports and transfer heat from the SSD controller through a 3 W/mK thermal pad. The price is  $31 for either option. Below is Alphacool’s press release and links if you wish to purchase.

Announcing the Alphacool HDX Apex aRGB Acryl and HDX Apex Acetal

Keeps your SSD Cool

SSDs in the M.2 format are very popular because they allow high transfer rates and extremely low access times and thus enable faster and more effective working or gaming on the PC. Due to the construction, however, M.2 SSDs are only able to call up their maximum performance for a short time. The controller chip heats up extremely quickly and starts to throttle the SSD’s performance early. To ensure that the full performance of the memory can be used permanently, Alphacool now offers two new SSD water coolers.

Alphacool HDX Apex Acetal

Alphacool HDX Apex Acryl aRGB

The HDX Apex Acryl aRGB cooler features 3 digitally addressable RGB LEDs that create a unique illumination. For those who like it more subtle, the HDX Apex Acetal cooler is the way to go. The material mix of acetal and copper gives the cooler its classy design.

Whether made of acrylic with aRGBs or acetal – both SSD coolers are useful additions to any water circuit and ensure that the M.2 SSD memory can unleash its full potential. Smart and efficient.

Technical data	HDX Apex Acryl aRGB	HDX Apex Acetal
L x W x H	67,99 x 25,6 x 16,8mm	67,99 x 25,6 x 16,8mm
Material cooler	nickle-plated copper	nickle-plated copper
Material cooler top	acrylic	acetal
Material clip	synthetic material	synthetic material
Threads	2x G1/4″	2x G1/4″
Thickness cooler bottom	1,6mm	1,6mm
Thermal conductivity thermal pads	3 W/mK	3 W/mK
Illumination	digital aRGB LEDs	– – –
Power connector digital aRGB LEDs	3-Pin JST	– – –
Power digital aRGB LEDs	5V	– – –
Number of digital aRGB LEDs	3	– – –
Pressure tested	0,8 Bar	0,8 Bar
Maximum working temperature	60°C	60°C
Weight	43g	43g
Color	clear	black
Compatibility	M.2 2280 SSD	M.2 2280 SSD

Orders can be made directly through Alphacool here.

-John Nester (Blaylock)