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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
with the enclosed M2.5x4 DIN 7985 screws with PVC washers. EKWB recommends
users to start tightening the screws around the GPU core and continue outwards.
3. (OPTIONAL) ATTACHING THE BLOCK AND THE MSI BACKPLATE TO THE GRAPHIC CARD:
Use a Philips screwdriver with the enclosed 4 (four) M2.5x4 DIN 7985
screws around GPU core and 10 (ten) M2.5x6 DIN 7985 screws for the MSI backplate. Please apply the PVC washers only with four screws around the GPU core. 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
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-ACF
fittings with the EK-FC R9-390X TF5 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. Do not forget to plug the remaining two opening with enclosed EK-Plug G1/4 or equivalent.
CAUTION:
In case of using connectors other than EK-ACF or EK-HFB series compression fittings, take special attention to the length of the fittings’ male G1/4” thread. 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
M2.5x4 DIN7985 screws and PVC washers
M2,5x6 DIN7985 screws
EK-ACF Fitting
Tubing
Screw M3x4 DIN 7985
EK-Plug G1/4
M2.5x4 DIN7985
screw
Acetal Terminal
PVC washer
