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th
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STEP 3: INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
1. PLACING THERMAL PADS ON PCB.
Place thermal pads on chips so that numbers on chips match size of thermal pads. EKWB made sure users have more than
enough pads to cover all surfaces that need to be covered to make block fully functional. EKWB recommends using small drops of electrically non-conductive (for
example: EK-TIM Ectotherm, Arctic Cooling MX-2 ™, MX-4 ™ or GELID GC-Extreme™) thermal grease on each phase regulator (that is being covered with thermal pad) in
order to even further improve the thermal performance of the EK-FC R9-280X DCII water block.
2. PLACING THE BLOCK ON TO THE GRAPHICS CARD
. 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.
3. ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHIC CARD
. Use a Philips screwdriver
screw with the 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 that 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-CDQ or EK-PSC fittings
with the EK-FC R9-280X
DCII 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 DIN7984 screw, install the EK-FC Link together with
OR 14x1.5 mm gaskets and secure it with enclosed M4x25 DIN7985 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
M3x4 DIN7985 screw
PVC washer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
M4x25 DIN7984
OR 14x1.5 mm
EK-CSQ Fitting
Water block top
M4x25 DIN7984
Tubing
OR 14x1.5 mm
EK-FC Link
