Object Record / FI-HW-BLOCK-Z97-001
EK CPU and VRM monoblock for ASUS Maximus VII Impact
recovered loose / prior coolant service unknown / fitment identified by operator / cleaning and pressure test pending
Primary evidence
The object before the record.
Narrative record
Evidence, relevance, and unresolved state.
Provenance
Custody record
Logged 2026-07-16 / quantity 1. 1 source asset reference registered.
Identification notes
What is known
Acrylic-top EK cooling block retained with the Maximus VII Impact platform and identified by the operator as its monoblock. Exact retail part number and mounting-hardware completeness remain unverified. Do not place it into a live loop until it has been opened or flushed as appropriate, inspected for plate damage and residue, re-sealed if needed, and pressure-tested outside the system.
Restoration relevance
Why it remains connected
fitment identified by operator / cleaning and pressure test pending. Disposition: archive / restoration candidate. The object remains associated with X99 / Impact Recovery Dossier.
Uncertainty notes
What remains unresolved
recovered loose / prior coolant service unknown. fitment identified by operator / cleaning and pressure test pending. Terms marked unknown, provisional, pending, or unverified remain part of the record until evidence resolves them.
Relationships
Keep the object connected.
Related objects
Parent system
X99 / Impact Recovery Dossier
Recovery dossier for two enthusiast-era platforms returned from storage: an MSI X99S XPOWER AC with an installed Intel Core i7-5930K and a known prior failure history, and an ASUS ROG Maximus VII Impact with its modular audio hardware, matching EK monoblock, and an EVGA GTX 660 Ti full-cover water-cooling assembly.
Associated dossier / FI-PROJ-009 / intake / fault isolation pending
Archive routes
Source Assets / 1 reference
Raw archive paths are retained for provenance and maintenance. They are not the primary object presentation.
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