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2. ATTACHING 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 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.
By using Philips screwdriver screw in 8 (eight) enclosed M3x4 DIN
7985 screws. EKWB recommends users to start tightening the screws around the GPU
core and continue outwards. Always use a plastic washer under each and every screw!
3. ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE TO THE GRAPHICS CARD.
By using enclosed
Allen key 2 mm screw in 6 (six) enclosed M3x8 DIN 7991 screws. By using Philips
head screwdriver secure the backplate with enclosed M3x4 DIN 7985 screw.
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 a good contact, please check again your thermal pad thickness or contact our support service at http://www.ekwb.com/support.
STEP 5: SECURING I/O BRACKET
STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING
Use one M3x6 screw, one PVC washer and one M3 nut to secure the I/O (also known as
PCI) bracket firmly to the circuit board. This will allow the computer chassis to carry the
weight of the water block thus reducing the tension to the PCI-express slot. Tighten the
screw with Philips head screwdriver while holding the M3 nut with your thumbs firmly.
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-
PSC fittings with the EK-FC Titan 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-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 distancer!
5 mm is the maximum allowed G1/4” thread length!
STEP 7: INSERTING 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 unnecessary
manipulation of the VGA/water block assembly that might damage your card or the
water block during final installation.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Scissors
Philips and Torx T6 head screwdriver
M3x6 DIN 7985 screw
M3 PVC washer
M3 nut
Plastic washer
Screw M3x4 DIN 7985
Optional:
Screw M3x4 DIN 7985
If the backplate has the thread. Otherwise
it's perfectly safe ether way. We decided
to add M3 Thread with later production.
Screw M3x8 DIN 7991
EK-PSC Fitting
Tubing
EK-Plug G1/4
Acetal Terminal
EK-FC TITAN XXL backplate
