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th
of July, 2016. Revision 1.0
Installation manual for EK-FC RX-480 water block
This product is intended for installation only by expert users. Please consult with a
qualified technician for installation. Improper installation may result in damage to your
equipment. EK Water Blocks assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied, for
the use of these products, nor their installation. The following instructions are subject
to change without notice. Please visit our web site at
Before installation of this product please read important notice, disclosure and
warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:
1.
Please carefully read the manual before through before beginning with
the installation process!
2.
Please remove your Graphics card from the computer to assure safest
mounting process in order to prevent any possible damages to your GPU
and/or graphics card circuit board (PCB).
3.
The EK-HFB and EK-ACF type fittings require only a small amount of
force to screw them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the
rubber O-ring gaskets.
4.
The use of corrosion inhibiting coolants is always recommended for any
liquid cooling system.
BAG CONTENT: Bag content is universal for all water blocks, you may not need all screws.
STEP 1: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD.
STEP 1 cont.: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHICS CARD.
1. REMOVING STOCK COOLER and BRACKET:
Remove two encircled screws
using Phillips screwdriver.
2. REMOVING STOCK COOLER:
Remove all encircled screws. All heat sink assembly
screws should be removed, including self-adhesive washers on both sides of the PCB (if
present). There are up to 15 screws on the back of the graphics card. After you remove the
fan housing, unplug the fan.
STEP 1 cont.: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD.
3. REPLACING THE ORIGINAL I/O BRACKET:
Remove two Philips screws securing the original two-slot I/O bracket to the circuit board. Remove one screw that secure the tab
of the I/O bracket to the circuit board as well. Replace the original I/O bracket with enclosed EK-FC RX-480 single-slot I/O bracket and install it using original screw on HDMI
connector housing. Secure the bracket tab using M3x4 DIN7985 screw.
Step 1 cont.: PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD
4. CLEANING THE PCB:
Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all
screws securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains (by using non–abrasive cloth or
q-tip
, as shown on sample photo) of the original thermal compound until the
components and circuit board are completely clean. EKWB recommends the use of
denatured alcohol for removing TIM leftovers.
5. APPLYING THERMAL COMPOUND:
Wipe off the remains (by using non–abrasive cloth
or
q-tip
) of the original thermal compound until the components and circuit board are
completely clean. Apply thermal compound: lightly coat AMD
GPU chip with enclosed EK-
TIM Ectotherm thermal grease. EKWB recommends to apply thermal grease in cross form
for best performance (see sample picture).
Remove two screws on the IO
bracket using Phillips screwdriver
Remove those
two screws
Factory installed
I/O bracket
M3x4 DIN7985 screw
EK-FC RX-480
single-slot I/O
Bracket
Reuse screw