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Rectangular chrome-plated copper water block with black acrylic top, ARGB lighting and aluminium backplate

Alphacool

Alphacool Core RTX 5090 Gaming + Windforce GPU Water Block 10293

SKU CH-5XM3-ZG8EZ

Full-cover GPU water block with chrome-plated copper base, brass fittings and 5 V ARGB lighting for RTX 5090 Gaming and Windforce cards

  • Product colorBLACK 5 V ARGB
  • Key featuresAlphacool introduces its new series of graphics card water c
  • Core series quality with exceptional cooling performance
  • Optimised technical design delivers outstanding thermal results
  • Chrome-plated copper base resists corrosion and provides smooth surface
  • Full-cover aluminium backplate ensures uniform look and structural rigidity
  • 5 V ARGB acrylic lighting creates uniform illumination across the block

Alphacool Core RTX 5090 Water Block

This Alphacool Core water block is designed for Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming and Windforce graphics cards. It belongs to the Core product series and uses a chrome-plated copper cold plate milled from a single piece. The block features 5V ARGB lighting integrated into an acrylic top for uniform illumination.

Included backplate and fittings

A specially adapted aluminium backplate covers the full rear of the copper cooler for a uniform appearance. High-quality brass G1/4 terminals with nylon covers provide the inlet and outlet connections. The chrome plating on the copper offers a smoother, brighter surface and improved resistance compared to standard nickel finishes.

For custom-loop builders with RTX 5090 cards

This block suits enthusiasts building a custom water-cooling loop for a compatible GeForce RTX 5090 Gaming or Windforce model. Buyers using other RTX 5090 board designs or different GPU generations cannot install this block. It also does not serve air-cooled builds or all-in-one liquid cooler users.

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Price $198.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAlphacool
Model name10293
Part number1026637
Product colorBLACK 5 V ARGB

Questions about this item

How often should the thermal paste under the copper cold plate be replaced on the 10293 block?

Replace the thermal paste every twelve to twenty-four months to maintain optimal contact between the die and the chrome-plated copper base.

Which component reaches its thermal limit first during extended load on the RTX 5090 with this block?

The GPU core temperature will plateau first; the large copper cold plate and full-cover backplate keep VRAM and VRM well within margins.

Does the 5V ARGB lighting on the 10293 add noticeable heat or pump noise during all-day operation?

The ARGB LEDs draw minimal power and produce negligible heat, while the block itself has no moving parts so pump noise is unchanged.

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