12900K Delid and Direct Die Cooling / EKWB (Part 1)

Today James undergoes a new project - delidding an Intel 12900k processor and then Direct Die Cooling. Today we present Part 1, with Part 2 coming very soon! How far can we take this processor?

00:00 James latest DIY project with EKWB - details
02:53 Tests on CPU at stock
04:56 Running CPU in two configurations - BIOS setup
08:34 Stock BIOS profile - results
10:00 James manual overclock profile - results
11:05 5.2ghz is stable - we are hoping for more
12:00 Delidding and tools
16:10 Successful delid - some cleaning work
22:39 Delidded 12900k - direct die cooling part two coming soon!

Test System Specification
• CPU – Intel Core i9-12900K
• Motherboard – MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk
• Memory – 32GB (2 x 16GB Modules) Corsair Domaintor Platinum RGB DDR5-6000 C36
• Graphics Card – Gigabyte RTX 3080 Master
• Storage – 500GB Corsair MP600 PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVME SSD
• CPU Cooler – EKWB Custom Loop
• Power Supply – Seasonic Prime TX-1000 80+ Titanium Rated 1000W
• Fans – 3 x 120mm Noctua A12x25
• Open Bench – Modified Lian-Li Pitstop T60
• Operating System - Windows 11

EKWB Cooling Hardware
• CPU Water Block – EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB - 1700 Nickel + Acetal
• Pump/Res Combo - EK-Quantum Kinetic TBE 120 DDC PWM D-RGB – Acetal
• Radiator - EK-CoolStream PE 360 (Triple)
• Fittings - EK-Classic STC 10/16 - Nickel
• Tubing - EK-Tube ZMT Matte Black 15,9/9,5mm

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