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2. PLACING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD
. Carefully position the water
block with preinstalled 2.5 mm 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.
Also pay attention not to use too much force by pressing block down to PCB. Chip dies
are prone to cracking.
3. ATTACHING BLOCK TO THE GRAPHIC CARD
. Use a Philips screwdriver screw in
enclosed M3x4 DIN 7985 screws. EKWB recommends users to start tightening the
screws around the GPU core and continue outwards.
STEP 4: CHECKING FOR CONTACTS
If necessary 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 intended integrated circuit. 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 at http://www.ekwb.com/support.
STEP 5: INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
Screw in the fittings in the G1/4 threaded openings on plastic top of the water block. EKWB recommends using EK-PSC fittings with the EK-FC780GTX Original CSQ
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.
INSTALLING EK-FC LINK:
Alternatively you can install the enclosed EK-FC Link which allows installation of both EK-FC Bridge system as well as the use of G1/4 threaded fittings.
Please remove the middle M4x8 DIN 7984 screw, install the EK-FC Link together with OR 14x1.5 mm gaskets and secure it with enclosed M4x25 DIN 7985 screw. Use enclosed
2.5 mm Allen (hex) key!
Once installed you can install two (preferably angled) G1/4 threaded fittings or any EK-FC Bridge CSQ series interconnect (
serial
or
parallel
).
STEP 6: INSERTING THE 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:
scissors
Philips head screwdriver
thermal grease
Screw M3x4 DIN 7985
EK-PSC Fitting
Water block top
M4x25 DIN 7984
Tubing
OR 14x1.5 mm
EK-FC Link
