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Revision 1.1. Released on 9
th
of June, 2014.
Installation and mounting manual for
EK-Thermosphere
This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no liability
whatsoever, expressed or implied, for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web site at
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1.
Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with the installation process!
2.
Please remove your motherboard from the computer to assure safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your CPU and/or motherboard’s circuit board (PCB).
3.
The EK High Flow and EK-PSC type fittings require only a small amount of force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the rubber o-ring gaskets.
4.
The inhibiting use of corrosion coolants is always recommended for any liquid cooling system.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ON PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY
STEP 2: TABLE OF CONTENT
Congratulations on your purchase of EK-Thermosphere. This item comes pre-
assembled and ready for use on GeForce GTX 600 and -700(Ti)/Titan series
graphics cards.
In order to install this product on graphics card other than mentioned above it is
mandatory to exchange the mounting plate for alternative one which needs to be
purchased separately!
The following items are enclosed with each EK-Thermosphere unit:
-
EK-Thermosphere
/w pre-installed G80 mounting plate and 2.5mm M3 standoffs
-
Mounting screws:
o
M3x4 DIN7985 screws
o
M2.5x4 DIN7985 screws
o
Additional 3.9mm standoffs (M3 thread)
o
Additional 2.1mm standoffs (M2.5 thread)
-
Required set of 2.0mm Allen key and EK-UNI standoff key
-
TIM EK-Ectotherm (1g)
Alternative mounting plates available for
separate purchase through EK Webshop and
Partner Reseller Network:
EK-Thermosphere Mounting Plate
G92
: 53x53mm
(EAN:
3831109805299)
EK-Thermosphere Mounting Plate
R600
: 54x54mm
(EAN: 3831109805282)
EK-Thermosphere Mounting Plate
GF560
: 51x61mm
(EAN: 3831109805312)
EK-Thermosphere Mounting Plate
G200
: 61x61mm
(EAN: 3831109805305)
STEP 3: PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD
1. CLEANING THE CARD:
Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing
all
screws securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains (by using non–
abrasive cloth or
qtip
, as shown on sample photo) of the original thermal compound until the components and circuit board are completely clean. EKWB
recommends the use of denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers.
2. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND:
Wipe off the remains (by using non–abrasive cloth or
qtip
) of the original thermal compound until the components and
circuit board are completely clean. Apply thermal compound: lightly coat
GPU chip with enclosed Gelid GC-Extreme thermal grease. EKWB recommends to apply
thermal grease in cross form for best performance (see sample picture).
STEP 4: ATTACHING WATERBLOCK
Carefully position the water block with preinstalled standoffs on to the graphics card. During this process please make sure you align mounting holes on the PCB with holes on the
water block (same applies for other tops). Also pay attention not to use too much force by pressing the block down to the PCB. Chip dies are prone to cracking.
Use a Philips
screwdriver screw with the enclosed M3x4 DIN 7985 screws. EKWB recommends users
to start tightening the screws in cross pattern.
M3x5 DIN7991 screw
GPU mounting plate with
standoff
Copper base
M3x4 (M2.5x4) DIN7985 screw
M3 plastic washer
Graphics card
EK-Thermosphere unit
CHECKING FOR PROPER CONTACT:
Remove the water block to check for uniform
surface contact between the water block and the
GPU. Then repeat sub-steps in previous section to
re-attach the block.
In case you fail to obtain good contact,
please check again that you are using
correct standoffs and/or contact our
support service at
http://www.ekwb.com/support.
