Thermal Grizzly DeltaMate CPU Block: a waterblock that costs as much as an entire system

Thermal Grizzly has further expanded its offering dedicated to custom liquid cooling with the new DeltaMate CPU Block MPII (Mycro Pro II), a solution for desktop processors that focuses on build quality and specific design for the latest generation AMD and Intel platforms.

The new waterblock is available in a variant compatible with AMD AM5 and AM4 sockets and in a version dedicated to Intel LGA-1851 and LGA-1700 sockets. Currently, there is no information on compatibility with the upcoming LGA-1955 socket expected for Nova Lake processors.

From a construction standpoint, the CPU Block MPII features a nickel-plated copper plate, a nickel-plated brass structure, and a borosilicate glass window that allows for observation of the liquid flow, topped with an anodized aluminum cover. The system employs standard G1/4 inch fittings, a characteristic that facilitates its integration into most custom loops, while the lighting is managed through a 5V 3-pin ARGB connector.

Particular attention has been given to the thermal management of AMD processors. The version for AM5 sockets utilizes a dual micro-fin area configuration, designed to follow the chiplet arrangement of Ryzen processors. Above each CCD, there are 25 micro-fins spaced 0.2 mm apart, while the area dedicated to the I/O die employs 29 fins at 0.4 mm intervals.

The variant for Intel platforms adopts a different arrangement. Above the main tile, there are 40 micro-fins with a width and spacing of 0.2 mm, accompanied by an additional 30 upper and lower fins of 0.3 mm, a configuration designed to distribute cooling evenly across the entire surface of the processor.

The new Thermal Grizzly CPU Block MPII is positioned in the most exclusive segment of the custom cooling market. Currently, only the AM5 variant is listed with a price of $410 for the waterblock alone, a figure that makes it a product aimed primarily at enthusiasts who spare no expense.