EK introduces new Reservoir and Pump naming scheme
EK Water Blocks, Ljubljana based premium water cooling gear manufacturer, is introducing a new, more standardized naming scheme for all Reservoir and Pump related products.
Standalone reservoirs in various form factors are now known under these names. The units are available with- or without a pump (which is mandatory):
- RES – A cylindrical multi-port reservoir (e.g. EK-RES X3). This naming stands unchanged.
- SBAY RES – A 5.25" single-slot drive bay occupying reservoir (e.g. EK-SBAY RES – Acetal). Original CSQ denominates satin finish acrylic glass.
- DBAY RES – A 5.25" dual-slot drive bay occupying reservoir. Currently available with spinning wheel flow indicator and water fall effect (e.g. EK-DBAY RES SPIN – Plexi). Original CSQ denominates satin finish acrylic glass.
Old name |
Type |
New name |
EK-RES X3 110 | RES | – |
EK-RES X3 150 | RES | – |
EK-RES X3 250 | RES | – |
EK-RES X3 400 | RES | – |
EK-BAY SINGLE RES CSQ – Black Acetal | SBAY | EK-SBAY RES – Acetal (Original CSQ) |
EK-BAY SINGLE RES CSQ – White Acetal | SBAY | EK-SBAY RES – White Acetal (Original CSQ) |
EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir CSQ – Acetal | DBAY | EK-DBAY RES SPIN – Acetal (Original CSQ) |
EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir CSQ – White Acetal | DBAY | EK-DBAY RES SPIN – White Acetal (Original CSQ) |
EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir CSQ – Plexi | DBAY | EK-DBAY RES SPIN – Plexi (Original CSQ) |
Pump-Reservoir combo units in various form factors are now known under these names. The units are available with- or without a pump (which is mandatory):
- XRES [size] – A pump-reservoir combo unit with cylindrical reservoir (e.g. EK-XRES 140 D5 – Acetal (Original CSQ)). Original CSQ denominates satin finish acrylic glass.
- SBAY – A 5.25" single-slot drive bay occupying pump-reservoir combo unit (e.g. EK-SBAY Dual DDC – Acetal). Original CSQ denominates satin finish acrylic glass.
- DBAY – A 5.25" dual-slot drive bay occupying pump-reservoir combo unit (e.g. EK-DBAY D5 PWM – Acetal). Original CSQ denominates satin finish acrylic glass.
Old name |
Type |
New name |
EK-DCP 2.2 X-RES | XRES | EK-XRES DCP 2.2 |
EK-DCP 2.2 X-RES (incl. pump) | XRES | EK-XRES DCP 2.2 (incl. pump) |
EK-DCP 4.0 X-RES | XRES | EK-XRES DCP 4.0 |
EK-DCP 4.0 PWM X-RES (incl. pump) | XRES | EK-XRES DCP 4.0 PWM (incl. pump) |
EK-D5 X-RES 100 CSQ – Black Acetal | XRES | EK-XRES 100 D5 – Acetal (Original CSQ) |
EK-D5 X-RES 140 CSQ – Black Acetal | XRES | EK-XRES 140 D5 – Acetal (Original CSQ) |
EK-D5 Vario X-RES 100 (incl. pump) | XRES | EK-XRES 100 D5 Vario (incl. pump) |
EK-D5 Vario X-RES 140 (incl. pump) | XRES | EK-XRES 140 D5 Vario (incl. pump) |
EK-DDC X-RES 100 CSQ – Black Acetal | XRES | EK-XRES 100 DDC – Acetal |
EK-DDC X-RES 140 CSQ – Black Acetal | XRES | EK-XRES 140 DDC – Acetal |
EK-DDC 3.2 PWM X-RES 100 | XRES | EK-XRES 100 DDC 3.2 PWM (incl. pump) |
EK-DDC 3.2 PWM X-RES 140 | XRES | EK-XRES 100 DDC 3.2 PWM (incl. pump) |
EK-SBAY DDC 3.2 PWM (incl. pump) | SBAY | – |
EK-BAY RES Dual DDC 3.2 PWM Ser. (incl. 2x pump) | SBAY | EK-SBAY Dual DDC 3.2 PWM Serial (incl. 2x pump) |
EK-BAY DCP 2.2 Combo Unit (incl. pump) | DBAY | EK-DBAY DCP 2.2 (Original CSQ incl. pump) |
EK-BAY RES D5 Vario (incl. pump) | DBAY | EK-DBAY D5 Vario (incl. pump) |
Liquid cooling Pumps in various form factors are now known under the name XTOP, which stands for a pump with integrated high-performance top (volute). Original CSQ denominates satin finish acrylic glass:
Old name |
Type |
New name |
EK-D5 X-TOP CSQ – Acetal | XTOP | EK-XTOP D5 – Acetal (Original CSQ) |
EK-D5 X-TOP CSQ – Plexi | XTOP | EK-XTOP D5 – Plexi (Original CSQ) |
EK-D5 X-TOP CSQ – White Acetal | XTOP | EK-XTOP D5 – White Acetal (Original CSQ) |
EK-D5 Vario X-TOP – Acetal (incl. pump) | XTOP | EK-XTOP D5 Vario – Acetal (incl. pump) |
EK-D5 Vario X-TOP – Plexi (incl. pump) | XTOP | EK-XTOP D5 Vario – Plexi (incl. pump) |
EK-D5 Vario Dual X-TOP (incl. pump) | XTOP | EK-XTOP Dual D5 Vario (incl. 2x pump) |
EK-D5 Dual X-RES Link CSQ | XTOP | EK-XTOP Dual D5 XRES Upgrade Link |
EK-DDC X-TOP CSQ – Acetal | XTOP | EK-XTOP DDC – Acetal (Original CSQ) |
EK-DDC X-TOP CSQ – Plexi | XTOP | EK-XTOP DDC – Plexi (Original CSQ) |
EK-DDC 3.2 PWM X-TOP CSQ – Acetal | XTOP | EK-XTOP DDC 3.2 PWM – Acetal (Original CSQ incl. pump) |
EK-DDC 3.2 PWM X-TOP CSQ – Plexi | XTOP | EK-XTOP DDC 3.2 PWM – Plexi (Original CSQ incl. pump) |
EK-Dual DDC 3.2 PWM X-TOP (incl. 2x pump) | XTOP | EK-XTOP Dual DDC 3.2 PWM (incl. 2x pump) |
EK-Dual DDC X-RES Link CSQ – Add-On | XTOP | EK-XTOP Dual DDC XRES Upgrade Link |