BUILDING THE SYSTEM

As with other Z590 reviews I’ll be using the Intel Core i9-11900K CPU along with the NT-H2 thermal paste by Noctua, the NFP425 1TB SSD by Neo Forza and the Acer Predator Apollo 32GB 4GHz RAM.

Now since the plan is to test more motherboards with monoblocks like the EK Quantum Momentum i decided to build a dedicated test rig so to that end i reached out to my friends over at be quiet! who made an nice bundle (Dark Base 700 Mid-Tower, Dark Power 12 850W and 3xLight Wings 140mm fans) available for me.

Of course, i paired that with the EK Quantum Power Kit D-RGB P360 complete CPU liquid cooling kit by EK Water Blocks.

For optimal results i decided to place the D-RGB fans facing inwards (intake).

Not many places to mount the pump reservoir combo unit with the front being the best.

After that i mounted the motherboard and the EK Quantum Momentum monoblock with its fittings.

The Dark Power 12 850W power supply unit came next.

Replacing the stock silent wings fans with the light wings, mounting the tubings and filling the reservoir with the yellow EK liquid was the finishing touch.

Most parts in this build are ARGB illuminated so it does look nice (especially for a simple setup like this).