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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. Always use a
washer under each and every screw.
If the washers are stock glued on pcb
then do NOT install EKWB included PVC washers. The original backplate
cannot be re-used without modification when using EK-FC R9-290X Matrix
water block.
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 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 R9-290X Matrix 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 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
EK-CSQ Fitting
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
M3x4 DIN7985 screw
