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Barrow CPU Water Cooling Block
Bottom line: The Barrow CPU Water Cooling Block is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cooling & fans category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Barrow's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Compatible CPU Type:For Intel 12th and 13th generation Core open cover CPUsProduct parameters:Thread: G1/4"Material: Brass+Red Copper+Aluminum AlloyDimensions: Reference size chartProcess: electroplating/polishingApplicable: Suitable for desktop computer CPU core coolingPurchase information1.Compatibility list: Only use for Intel 12th and 13th generation Core CPUs after opeing the lid;2.It is recommended that CPU opening and installation be performed by professionals. Tips: the CPU water block without tool to open lid CPU, you need to buy items alone;3.When installing, please attention to…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Barrow CPU Water Cooling Block using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cooling & fans category. Barrow's cooling & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for cooling & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- CAUTIONS: The CPU water block needs to be used in conjunction with the opened CPU, and it is compatible with 12th and 13th generation Core CPUs;
- The bottom plate of the water block directly contacts the core, allowing the heat be better transferred to the liquid. Liquid metals is recommended as the medium for filling the heat conduction layer;
- Red copper bottom plate with brass upper cover and aluminum alloy frame, provide a stable product structure. The aluminum alloy frame contains an insulating pad structure;
- Compared to general-purpose CPU cold heads, the installation process is simpler and more convenient.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Barrow |
|---|---|
| CAUTIONS | The CPU water block needs to be used in conjunction with the opened CPU, and it is compatible with 12th and 13th generation Core CPUs; |
| Material | Aluminum, Brass, Copper |
| Part Number | LTST-B |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Brass, Copper |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Full listing title | Barrow CPU Water Cooling Block, Micro CPU Waterblock for Intel Core Gen 12th 13th Processor CPU, 0.5MM Micro Channels Cooler, Open-Cover Direct-Touch Water Block Split-Type |
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