Gotspeed, if you already have the amd foundation block, and don't need both amd and Intel systems on water at the same time, all you need is the intel mounting bracket ($30) to change it over.

At least Optimus is consistent in not meeting their dates and promises. I have to give them that.

Nereus

ShawnB420

Gotspeed_2000
I really like the Hero board, but with the water block that i need I'd like to get a block that is designed for LGA1700 and not adapted to it.  I don't really think I would buy the glacial so really the choice is down to the Strix E or the Hero board for me.  Until the Z690 dark comes out I'll wait on that to see if that interest me along with cost.  Not really keen on spending another 600 bucks for a Hero mobo and then another 400 or more for ram just to change out from the 5950 to the 12900K.  Just really thinking of my options since I can always hold onto the CPU till a bit later when mobo and ram prices come down a bit. The glacial was just a very short impulse consideration.  

The Optimus block works fine for the 12900k no adapter needed. I’ll be using that on the Extreme

I contacted Optimus about my Signature V2 block (Intel) - they confirmed it was fine with LGA1700, no new brackets needed or anything else, it's good to go. Gotspeed_2000 might have the AMD block though...
 

 
I use a Signature V2 on a Maximus Hero/12900k it works great.
I also moved from a 5950x to a 12900k with DDR5.
I keep checking because I want nicer DDR5 and it's insane to get. I wonder how much is demand and how much is the masked scalper again.
 

mech9t5
At least Optimus is consistent in not meeting their dates and promises. I have to give them that.

For reals right? I actually got my intel and AMD CPU in the 3 weeks quoted by them, but that was far after their initial batches. I really thought the KP was going to ship from this week, but now I'm even less confident then ever. 
 

Just wanted to wish everyone here a Happy Thanksgiving.  Though I didn't think we'd still be waiting together, just wanted to remove the salt and share a Holiday Greeting.  Be safe and enjoy the time with family when possible.  

Gotspeed_2000
Just wanted to wish everyone here a Happy Thanksgiving.  Though I didn't think we'd still be waiting together, just wanted to remove the salt and share a Holiday Greeting.  Be safe and enjoy the time with family when possible.  

Don't forget to save room for dessert!
 
Hopefully all the preorder people won't be here celebrating Christmas and the New Year together.

Cancel my order !  I know it will be a great block and can't wait to see real numbers and well regret when I do. We have all waited to long !

bavor
How many weeks has this been up?
 

 
Has it been 3 weeks now?

I think the kingpin one been up for like about a week or so.
 
Didn't it say something else before.
 
 
And from the last update it seems like they're just down to the backplate?  Wish they continue to give us weekly update even if there's no progress.

dng25
 
I think the kingpin one been up for like about a week or so.
 
Didn't it say something else before.
 
And from the last update it seems like they're just down to the backplate?  Wish they continue to give us weekly update even if there's no progress.

I think it was 2+ weeks that its been up after going back a few pages. 
https://forums.evga.com/FindPost/3495117
 

That's been on the website for two weeks now.
I have 3 55mm 360rads and my whole system torn apart for two months now waiting on the kp block. No way can I fit the kp aio in my case. It's on an open bench table with the rad leaning against a wall.
The last two gens of kps have been ln2 only due to no waterblocks for them. And no way was I paying $300+ for evgas ****ty hc kp blocks, they should have been the same price as their other hc blocks.

bavor

Apollo1321
And no way was I paying $300+ for evgas ****ty hc kp blocks, they should have been the same price as their other hc blocks.

With my experience with the KP Hydro Copper blocks so far, they should be $99 at most.  One of the two was damaged at the factory by having a screw over tightened and stripped the acrylic and both leaked when they were new.  That's the kind of QC you get an on $99 Ali Express block.

After 6 months of ownership, I agree, they're pricey for what they are.  The block looks amazing imo.  However, I ended up buying a backup HC block in case I need another year or two before the 40xx kingpin, courtesy of this great community.  I have already had to disassemble my first HC block twice rather than mess around with RMAing.  The first time was my fault - I didnt flush a new rad enough and a decent sized piece of gunk got lodged in the GPU fins.  Second time was for corrosion, which did come off with elbow grease and a stiff brush.  But surface corrosion in 3 months on distilled water and algaecide in a full EK loop?  How can that be?  The warranty is only 1 year so when it goes, its going into the trash not a box back to EVGA for RMA.  So I'm now in for easily over $1,000 USD for HC blocks and HC block accessories........ don't tell the family, this is our secret lol 
 
Not only that but the delays between announcement of GPU/MBs and delivery in general have me concerned that I may be on this GPU upgrade cycle significantly than I care to be.
 
EVGA support is probably at least a little bit frustrated too.  Historically, their products have been very high quality so getting hammered by customers constantly due to factory issues is probably wearing them down.
 
Anyway hope everyone is well today and have a great weekend.

You guessed right, unfortunately.  It seems like it will be in the New Year (insert date and year here) when Optimus will send out the first batch of pre-orders.

Optimus has become a joke, becoming just as bad as Eve monitors. Maybe have a block for 6months before 40 series launches.

Been trying to cancel my order but can't get a response.

understandable, i think i'll be selling one of my kingpins to fund a possible 3090 Ti, or...part of one since i'm sure it will be absurdly expensive lol

Yea I wrote on their Twitter that if some time went by without shipping I wanted a refund with interest. But I removed it because some people on there are defending Optimus and saying other stupid things. I just can't bother with those types.

I'm at the point where I wish EKWB made a Kingpin 3090 Water Block. EKWB had 3090 waterblocks available for some cards within 2 to 3 months of the card's release date.
 
When I asked EKWB about a KP block, it seemed that the KP isn't a high enough production volume part for EKWB to make a water block for it.  They wouldn't make their money back from research and design I guess.