EKWB
ActiveOverview
EK Water Blocks is a market leader in high-end liquid cooling solutions for personal computers, serving PC enthusiasts and gamers globally. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies custom liquid cooling systems, all-in-one coolers, and related thermal management products. EK also provides industry consultation, licensed solutions, and specializes in micro-channel heatsink design and liquid-air heat exchanger design for various hardware manufacturers.
History
EK Water Blocks was founded in 1999 by Edvard König, who began experimenting with liquid cooling technology. The company established itself as a strong portfolio provider of custom liquid cooling solutions through continuous research and development. In 2024, following a period of financial instability in the former EKWB structure, the brand was acquired and reborn under LM TEK d.o.o., a new Slovenian technology company backed by the Egzakta Group, ensuring stability and continued development of EK's premium liquid cooling legacy.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Liquid Cooling Components | Premium modular cooling parts for enthusiasts | $50 - $500 |
| All-in-One Liquid Coolers (AIO) | Pre-filled closed-loop systems for mainstream users | $80 - $400 |
| Complete Custom Loop Kits | Ready-to-assemble solutions for advanced builders | $300 - $1,500 |
| Micro-Channel Heatsinks | High-performance thermal solutions for enterprise hardware | $200 - $2,000 |
| Liquid-Air Heat Exchangers | Industrial thermal management solutions | $500 - $3,000 |
Manufacturing
EK manufactures products domestically in Slovenia, maintaining in-house production to ensure high quality control and optimized design processes. The company designs and engineers solutions internally while leveraging its Slovenian manufacturing capabilities for precision fabrication.
Notable Products
- EK Quantum Line - Premium custom cooling components with advanced micro-channel technology for high-end PC builds
- EK AIO Elite Series - All-in-one liquid coolers designed for mainstream gaming and workstation cooling
- EK Velocity CPU Block - High-performance CPU water block engineered for optimal thermal performance
- EK Coolstream Radiators - Custom radiators optimized for liquid cooling loop integration
- EK Vardar Fans - Precision-engineered cooling fans designed for liquid cooling systems
Reputation
EK Water Blocks is widely recognized among PC enthusiasts and overclockers as a premium brand offering high-quality liquid cooling solutions with excellent design and engineering. The brand is respected for its focus on product quality, customer service, and innovation in thermal management. Following its 2024 restructuring under LM TEK, the company has worked to rebuild confidence after experiencing financial challenges, with the community viewing the transition as a stabilizing move for the brand's future.