The block is already equipped with 3-pin 5V Addressable D-RGB LED strip which is compatible with the motherboard 3-pin 5V Addressable D-RGB LED header. This product is also compatible with popular RGB sync technologies from all major motherboard manufacturers which support the pinout: +5V, D, Blocked, Ground. The arrow marking on the 3-pin LED connector is to be aligned with the +5V marking on the addressable gen2 LED header (ADD GEN2_1 and ADD GEN2_2 marked headers).

Compatibility

The EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT D-RGB water blocks are compatible with ROG® Strix version of AMD® Radeon® RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT graphics cards. In order to simplify the search for suitable and compatible water blocks, EK is adding newly released graphics cards and motherboards from various manufacturers to the EK Cooling Configurator database. Compatible graphics cards are being added to the list on a daily basis:

EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT Backplates

EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT Backplates are CNC machined retention backplates made from black anodized aluminum or nickel-plated aluminum for EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT D-RGB series water blocks. Unlike the factory backplate, the EK backplate covers the whole length of graphics cards PCB and also provides passive cooling for the backside of the voltage regulation module (VRM).

Availability and pricing

The EK-Quantum Vector Strix RX 5700 +XT D-RGB blocks and backplates are made in Slovenia, Europe and are available for pre-order through the EK Webshop or EK Partner Reseller Network. They will start shipping on 18th of December 2019! The Acetal version of the water block will be available later on. In the table below you can see manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) with VAT included.