EK®, the premium water-cooling gear manufacturer, and Lian Li, the world-renowned PC case and accessories manufacturer, are rolling out the EK-Mana G2 PC-O11D EVO DDC D-RGB Distribution Plate, the successor to the very successful G1 version. This brand-new distro plate is specifically designed to simplify the tube routing process and lift the aesthetics of your liquid-cooled PC to another level.

The EK-Mana G2 boasts compatibility with Lian Li O11D, O11D EVO, and O11D XL PC cases, providing users with a plethora of possibilities for their liquid-cooled builds. The distro is also EK-Matrix7 compatible, which means the tube alignment with other Matrix7-compatible products will be seamless, allowing for more intuitive and easier loop building.

EK-Mana G2 PC-O11D EVO DDC D-RGB Distribution Plate

Distribution plates are designed to simplify the custom water-cooling build process for beginner PC builders who are entering the world of custom loop water cooling, and the EK-Mana G2 PC-O11D EVO Distribution Plate does just that. It is an all-in-one solution that includes a pump and a reservoir while acting as a coolant routing system. To avoid any confusion that this distro plate is only for novice-level users, seasoned PC builders will also appreciate the engineering that went into the EK-Mana G2.

They will highly value the EK-Matrix7 system as well, as it enables clean parallel tube runs with minimal effort. The Matrix7 standard ensures the placement of the inlets and outlets is aligned with other Matrix7-compatible products. This minimizes the number of bends needed to create a perfect loop, or completely removes the tube bending process from the equation if using pre-bent 90° tubes.

The EK-Mana G2 is exceptionally versatile and can support a wide variety of hardware and radiator options, which is why this distro plate is expected to find its home in numerous other non-Lian Li cases too.

For a standard setup with a horizontally mounted GPU with an ATX motherboard, the list of compatibility for the EK-Quantum Surface radiator is as follows: • Lian Li O11D: maximum 360mm P series at the top and 360mm S series at the bottom • Lian Li O11D XL: maximum 360mm P series at the top and 360mm X series at the bottom • Lian Li O11D EVO: maximum 360mm P series at the top and 360mm X series at the bottom

Note: EK doesn’t recommend using this distribution plate in the inverted motherboard layout with the Lian Li O11D EVO.

The distro plate comes with a powerful, market-proven, PWM-controlled 4.2 DDC pump made in Europe! The pump can draw a maximum of 18W and is powered via a black flat cable with a SATA connection. The goal was to create a product with enough power to give outstanding performance with multiple blocks and radiators. Users can buy an aftermarket heatsink from the EK-Quantum Convection series for added cooling of the DDC pump to increase its lifespan.

Note: For those who do not wish to use a DDC pump, this distribution plate can also mount D5 pumps using an EK-Quantum Convection D5 cover. The Lian Li O11D, O11D EVO, and O11D XL PC cases have enough depth to allow fitment of the D5 pump.

Engineered to be mounted next to the motherboard, the EK-Mana G2 distribution plate can fit elegantly within the LIAN LI O11 Dynamic, its Evo revision, and the LIAN LI O11D XL.

The built-in addressable LED strip connects to the motherboard 5V header and is compatible with MSI’s Mystic Light Sync, ASRock’s Polychrome Sync, ASUS’ Aura Sync, and GIGABYTE’s RGB FUSION software for a coordinated lighting effect. It also works with Lian Li’s L-Connect RGB control software.

EK-Matrix7 Support

Matrix7 standardizes the products’ dimensions, including the port position and spacing, making liquid cooling loop assembly more intuitive and easier than ever. This means you’ll spend less time planning the loop and bending tubes, while the end result will still be an epic build.

Technical Details

Reservoir:

• Dimensions with the attached pump (W x D x H): 312 x 50.9 x 142mm
• D-RGB cable length: 800mm
• D-RGB connector standard 3-pin (+5V, Data, Blocked, Ground)

Pump Motor Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 90 x 62 x 38mm
• Motor: Electronically commuted ball bearing motor
• Rated voltage: 12V DC
• Power consumption: 18W
• Maximum pressure head: 5.2m
• Maximum flow: 1000L/h
• Maximum system temperature: 60°C
• Materials: Stainless steel, PPS-GF40, EPDM O-rings, Aluminum oxide, hard coal
• Power connector: SATA and 4-pin PWM FAN connector

Operational Regime:

• PWM duty cycle: ~ 20-100%
• Default behavior: runs at 100% duty cycle when no PWM feedback signal is present

Availability and Pricing

The EK-Mana G2 PC-O11D EVO DDC D-RGB Distribution Plate is available for pre-order through the EK Webshop, and partner reseller network. This product is expected to ship out in late March 2023. The table below shows the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP), VAT included.