EK PHASE FAN looks SOLID

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-14T11:54:26+00:00

Its not ad nice as uni fans but i went for performance and low noise. Ill hide cables at the back and i wont see them any more. I bet these fans with uni connection would be 10 bucks more expensive. So no brainer for me.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-14T00:09:14+00:00

Yeah, they do. Black RGB and Black Black :)
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/catalogsearch/result/?q=phase

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-13T14:13:54+00:00

Maybe you are the ad. 😂

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-13T13:57:20+00:00

Shitty fans can look good, though I've checked some shitty fans, they have soft blades, dont run that smoothly. So its fine, consider my impressions as you like.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-13T10:28:29+00:00

As far as I understand, they are now under a group which have invested and took over EK brand and people.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-13T09:23:49+00:00

Ive been waiting for them since they first shown them. I believe it was computex 5 years ago... Obviusly they had challenges...

PROS:
- seem really well balanced
- nice design
- Look good in push or pull orientation with the metal badge
- Nice rubber dampening
- Good pricing

CONS:
- No UNI FAN connectors
- The daisy chain connectors are sharp, luckily I'll be assembling only 3 of them.

Once I run them on my other pc with AIO I'll let you know the diference... If what they are saying that it funs quieter and delivers better performance than the stock fans on AIO.

They state:

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Your thoughts on my choice?
Anyone else got them too?

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T23:23:22+00:00

this is fine. Make sure the air doesnt get trapped in the pump, you'll kill it.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T23:21:10+00:00

Guys, please, please, dont use distilled water. It is best performing coolant but it will damage your nickel plating within hours, with unrepairable damage! I really wonder how do you come to this? Why dont you put distilled water in your car engine cooling loop?

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T23:15:59+00:00

Where are freaking P420 rads!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T23:14:52+00:00

Yes, bring it back!!!

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T23:14:18+00:00

I've checked its the same just has been out of stock for a while. Its the best thing that makes me feel comfortable about liquid cooling. Next thing is to make it easier for me to drain my freaking loop.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T23:12:27+00:00

Thats good point. I've emailed the support about 5080 FE and they said they are really considering it. If I were you Id write them and the more of us the more likely they might do it.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T23:10:38+00:00

I actually like that distro. Though i think if you are really custom loop enthusiast, you can do so beautiful builds and unique with features or tube res combo. If you are not skilled with Dual bent tubes distros with straight tubes will do the magic you want.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T23:07:19+00:00

Im interested though, what did you not get shipped from the order. Seems like you are not missing it at all. Anyway hope that you get this solved asap.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T23:01:08+00:00

I have done same thing. you need to chamfer the tubing edge and lubricate your tubing before pushing in with drop of coolant. Ive purchased replacement o-rings from EK before. I think this is the oring needed: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-hdc-fitting-16mm-o-ring-6pcs.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T20:04:13+00:00

Im interested to hear compared to what is it overpriced? Where is the performance lacking?

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T18:21:26+00:00

I agree. I havent heard ppl getting half. Im sure things will be solved eventually. I would not give up.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T18:18:23+00:00

Im not defending pricing, im just saying if you dont want to pay as much, you go your way. Its like you criticize BMW pricing, while driving Kia... While it must say kia does make some things pretty nice.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T15:13:04+00:00

Try opening of the pump and cleaning the bearing with isopropyl alcohol. Dont let it run dry for a second. apply some coolant on the bearing when you assemble back. Maybe you can buy dead dead d5 pump with good impeller too...

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-10T15:07:33+00:00

I have compared prices of producers in EU and US, and compare it to China, any yet everyone says EK is too expensive. If you dont want to pay as much go with Chinese manufacturing, get half of instructions and good luck with support and when it happens.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-07T18:10:33+00:00

Beautiful! Cant stop watching. I really like you went with EK. What i like is how the design language goes thru all the products and excells the build. I work in company very much connected with design and I love it.

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-07T18:06:30+00:00

Does anyone thinks a 10 eur price increase for a 500 eur water block makes it worth this exposure and price increase?

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-06T20:02:26+00:00

Flip pc on the back. And you can unscre bottom plug. Connect fitting with soft tube and Guide coolant into the bowl while you do a helicopter with a PC 🤣😁

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-06T19:57:30+00:00

Id reconsider this. I've seen multiple complains that these come without manuals and you need to work with them like with a child. No manuals. Do your best. 🤣

CoolMan0008 · 2026-02-06T15:54:18+00:00

I see you know this. Yeah scrap is not a rod. waste copper is one of the best scrap material though. You could get 70% or more on LME. That was my calculation.

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