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XSPC RayStorm V3 Kit, Manual

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Notes

Maintenance

If installed correctly, the watercooling kit requires very little maintenance. In the first week of use we highly recommend 

checking for leaks on a regular basis and monitoring the coolant level. Long term we recommend the following:

- Clean dust from the radiator every 12 months
- Change the coolant every 18-24 months

- Check the tubing for kinks

If you experience increased temperatures or increased noise you should check the coolant level and check for kinks in 
the tubing.

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Summary of Contents for RayStorm V3 Kit

Page 1: ...XSpc RayStorm V3 Kit Copyright XSPC 2012 2016 ...

Page 2: ...ockets AM2 AM2 AM3 AM3 FM1 FM2 FM2 Intel Sockets 1150 1151 1155 1156 1366 2011 and 2011 3 D5 VARIO PUMP Voltage 8 24V 37W Max 3 Pin Tacho Connector 5 Speed Selector Switch G1 4 Threads 1x 5mm LED hole RADIATOR G1 4 Threads 6 32 UNC Screws TUBING 7 16 ID 5 8 OD PVC Tubing 11 1 15 9mm 120mm FANS 1650RPM Low Noise 29dbA Airflow 65 2 CFM Static Air Pressure 1 8 mmAq Operating Voltage Range 5 5 13 8V X...

Page 3: ...esponsible for any loss of property data or personal harm caused by the improper use or installation of this equipment The components in this kit are supplied with a 12 month manufacturers warranty This excludes faults caused by incorrect installation or improper use To improve long term reliability we recommend the use of XSPC EC6 or ECX coolant Installation of the kit is split into three main se...

Page 4: ...When installing the backplate you should make sure it doesn t make contact with any components or pins on the back of the board You may have to rotate the backplate to find the correct orientation If the backplate still makes contact with pins or other components please contact us for advice 2 Screw the short end of the M4 post into each of the four holes around the socket 1 The block includes two...

Page 5: ...t into each of the four holes around the socket Preparing the Radiator 1 Remove the plastic plugs from the G1 4 ports 2 If you re using compression fittings use a small coin and rotate it clockwise until the o ring is compressed 3 If you re using barbed fittings first hand tighten the barb and finish by using an adjustable spanner Do not apply too much force as it may cause damage 4 Using the 30mm...

Page 6: ...7 Do not apply too much pressure as this can strip the threads 2 Slightly kink the LED wire and push the LED into the hole on the base of the reservoir You might need to twist the LED slightly until it slots into place 2 Push the 5mm LED into the LED holder You might prefer to do this after installing the kit 1 Attach the fittings to the inlet and outlet of the pump Use the G1 4 blanking plug to b...

Page 7: ...ing pages show some example layouts and an installation walkthrough of the most common layout There are many discussions online about the order of the components and wether the flow should goto the radiator or water block first Either way will work and while there is a small performance advantage pumping to the radiator first it s not a significant difference We would suggest connecting the compon...

Page 8: ... port is most suitable for your system and use the G1 4 plug to block the unused port Ion D5 Photon X2O 420 Bay Pump Reservoir Positioning The pump position depends on the model of pump in your kit and the PC case you re using Please refer to the pump reservoir manual for advice on fitting and positioning the pump This will be packed with your pump reservoir Twin D5 Bay Page 7 18 ...

Page 9: ...ommend using it where possible This layout uses the bracket set to attach the radiator to the rear of the case The brackets can attach to a 120mm or 80mm fan grill See page 8 for details This method will give a better performance because of improved airflow through the radiator This layout uses the bracket set to attach the radiator to the top of the case You may need to drill 4 holes in your case...

Page 10: ...Push the end of the tubing over the barb The tubing is a tight fit but this is necessary to avoid leaks 2 Place a hose clip over the lower part of the barb and press the two sides together fix the clip Attaching the Tubing Compression Fittings 1 Place the cap of the compression fitting over the tubing 3 Slide the cap over the fitting and rotate it clockwise until the tubing is sealed in place 2 Pu...

Page 11: ... 32 threaded holes on the radiator 3 Attach the other side of the bracket to the case An o ring should be placed between the bracket and case to reduce vibrations You can attach to a 120mm fan mount by facing all the brackets in the same direction If using a 140mm radiator the bracket will line up with 140mm spacing If you rotate the brackets towards the centre on a 120mm radiator they will line u...

Page 12: ...pump for filling and topping up the coolant 3 Connect the tubing and check all the fittings are sealed In the photos above the loop order is pump radiator CPU block pump When the tubing is connected you should make sure it doesn t have any kinks Kinks will reduce the flow rate and have a significant effect on performance 4 You can now remove the motherboard from the system ready for filling and le...

Page 13: ... pump reservoir 6 Place your PSU outside of the case and attach it to the pumps 4pin connector 7 Attach the PSU starter block to the 24pin connector This will allow the PSU to start without the motherboard 8 When the pump starts the coolant level in the reservoir will drop You should keep topping up the coolant level while the rest of the system fills up 9 When the coolant level is stable you shou...

Page 14: ...ill allow the PSU to start without the motherboard 8 When the pump starts the coolant level in the reservoir will drop You should keep topping up the coolant level while the rest of the system fills up 9 When the coolant level is stable you should leave the pump running for 24 hours to check for leaks This will also allow any remaining air to bleed from the loop After the leak test you can re inst...

Page 15: ... each nut in stages e g 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 until each nut is fully tightened 2 Apply a thin layer of thermal paste to the CPUs heat spreader The installation process below is shown without the tubing connected This has been done so the installation process can be seen clearly without any obstructions 8 The block is now ready to use When you first boot it is advisable to use software to check ...

Page 16: ...r side of the waterblock 4 Place a plastic washer and metal washer over each of the four posts 3 Place the waterblock over the posts and onto the CPU 5 Place a spring over each of the four posts 6 Place a nut onto each post and gradually tighten them You should tighten each nut in stages e g 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 until each nut is fully tightened 8 The block is now ready to use When you first bo...

Page 17: ...he PSU 5 The dial on the back of the pump can be used to set the pump speed 5 being full power and 1 being the lowest noise level D5 Pump only 6 Your system is now ready to use When first booting the system we would suggest monitoring the CPU temperature Attaching the Bay Pump Reservoir 1 Push the pump back so the faceplate is flush with the front of the case Fix the pump in place by using the sma...

Page 18: ... for leaks on a regular basis and monitoring the coolant level Long term we recommend the following Clean dust from the radiator every 12 months Change the coolant every 18 24 months Check the tubing for kinks If you experience increased temperatures or increased noise you should check the coolant level and check for kinks in the tubing Page 17 18 ...

Page 19: ... to reduce vibrations 4 Sometimes air can get trapped inside the pump Shaking the pump can help to remove the air Q The pump seems to be running but the rate flow is very slow A 1 Check the tubing for kinks 2 As a last resort you can disassemble the waterblock and check for blockages We have found some customers accidentally drop tissue paper into the reservoir when cleaning up spilt coolant This ...

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