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2.
Remove two hexagonal nuts securing the original two-slot I/O bracket to the
circuit board. Remove the screw that secure the tab of the I/O bracket to the circuit
board as well. Replace the original I/O bracket with enclosed EK-FCS10000 single-slot
I/O bracket and install it using two original hexagonal nuts. Secure the bracket tab
using M3x4 DIN7985 screw.
3.
PLACING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD
. Carefully position the water block
with preinstalled 2.5mm standoffs on to the graphics card. During this process please
make sure you align mounting holes on PCB with holes on the water block. Also pay
attention not to use too much force by pressing block down to PCB. Chip dies are
prone to cracking.
STEP 5: INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
4.
ATTACHING BLOCK TO GRAPHIC CARD
. By using Philips screwdriver, screw
in enclosed M3x4 DIN7985 screws. EKWB recommends start screwing the screws
around the GPU core using Philips head screwdriver and continue outwards. Do not
forget to put a PVC washer under each screw!
Screw in the two G1/4 threaded male fittings. Attach the liquid cooling tubes and
connect the water-block(s) into the cooling circuit.
EKWB recommends using EK-
CSQ fittings with the EK-FC R9-295X2 series water blocks
. To ensure that the
tubes are securely attached to the barb/fittings, please use hose clamps or an
appropriate substitute.
You can use any opening as an inlet/outlet port.
CAUTION:
In case of using connectors other than EK-CSQ or EK-PSC series
compression fittings, take special attention to the length of the fittings’ male G1/4”
thread. In case the thread is longer than 5 mm please use the enclosed 1.8 mm nickel
plated spacer!
5mm is the maximum allowed G1/4” thread length!
STEP 4: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
Temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform surface contact between the block and the components, pay special attention to the VRM section of the graphics card.
Check whether the water block makes contact with the VRM. Then repeat sub-steps in previous section to re-attach the block.
In case you fail to obtain good contact,
please check again your thermal pad thickness or contact our support service.
STEP 7: INSERTING CARD IN YOUR PC CASE
Carefully lift your graphics card with installed block and insert it in your PC’s motherboard PCI-express expansion slot. Please bear in mind that your graphics card is probably
heavier than when it was equipped with original heat sink fan assembly. One needs to be very careful when handling the graphics card. Avoid all un-needed manipulation of the
VGA/water block assembly that might damage your card or water block during final installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MOUNTING SCREWS:
scissors
philips or torx T6 screwdriver
M3x4 DIN7985 screw
PVC washer
Factory enclosed hexagonal nuts
M3x4 DIN7985 screw
PVC washer
EK-CSQ Fitting
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal