hyp36rmax EK has done this in the past with modified mounting hardware working with their existing cpu blocks. Definitely not a new concept. This looks to be tailored specifically for direct die cooling. curious to see if there's any additional performance benefits of this block compared to a universal block with specific mounting hardware.

MyTechAddiction do we really need this to cool some 200 w monster?

if not i say what we have now will suffice.

evernessince Let's leave soldering anything to the professionals. Aftermarket solutions that require soldering to the die is just asking for trouble.

Basard I could see companies offering something like that. Like a Saleen Mustang, or AMG Merc! I think people would buy.

Interesting to see this in this era, but anyways, things always change and enthusiasts never stop, direct die cooling is something extreme, temps will be much lower, liquid metal or regular paste will shown both great temps, i like the idea.will be much, but much difference, also it is designed for direct die cooling....again, this is not all people arround PC & PC gaming, i wonder this is meant for high end enthusiasts, people that OC a lot, on a specific scenario, where 1 or 5 C and some Volts more or less could be the ideal recipe of a wonder OC, that kind of people or enthusiasts,Totally, mounting pressure on re-soldered CPU's, also the glue to paste back IHS when soldering back, troubles on the go is what that idea screams...Welcome to 2018, for some time ago some people trust places like: Silicon Lottery , is one like that, processors able to reach certain clocks at certain voltages and options, is something like you mention, or duno if you expect brembo brakes, leather bucket seats and so for a processor,Regards,